Medical Assistant, Tri River Family Health Center, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Uxbridge, MA

41d•$17 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant I (MA I) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office/clinic functions. Will receive workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association. If not available upon hire, a BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire. If certification is not obtained within 3 months of hire, the employee may be terminated or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications .
Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer . If credentialing is not obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer, the employee will be terminated , or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. The Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Services may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate . Unless certification, licensure or registration is , an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to examination rooms, take and record vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Collects and documents patient health status, history, and documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures .
Performs EKG’s, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards .
May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate .
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives .
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as or directed.
Participates in use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains , regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as or directed.