Medical Assistant, Womens Services REI, 40 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$21 - $32

About The Position

Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant I (MA I) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office and clinic functions. The role includes workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in caring for patients. This position supports the Division of REI and IVF, including support for IVF procedures in the Surgical Suite and consultations and procedures in the clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association; if not held at hire, certification must be obtained within three months of hire.
Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (such as ARMA or NHA), to be obtained within one year of hire or transfer.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities may substitute for requirements where certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to examination rooms and take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight.
Collect and document patient health status and history, and document and monitor patient progress according to standard procedures.
Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care tests according to clinic or office standards.
Prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required, within scope of practice.
Assist with routine physical examinations and clinical procedures.
Review laboratory results and promptly bring abnormal results to the attention of physicians and others as appropriate.
Support IVF procedures in the Surgical Suite and consultations and procedures in the clinic.