Medical Assistant, Trolley Crossing PC, 40 Hours, Days
About The Position
Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant II (MA II) 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.
- Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer.
- Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant II Required: All of the above and must already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date.
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.
Benefits
- Signing bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
