Medical Assistant III, Northboro Crossing

Position: Medical Assistant III, Northboro Crossing, 40 Hours, Days
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s
** experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.Major Responsibilities:
Position

Qualifications:

License/Certification/

Education:

2. 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.
3. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.).
** Experience/

Skills:

** 1. Previous experience working in a medical physician office or ambulatory care clinic setting in a hospital.
2. Medical terminology and computer skills.
4. Strong interpersonal relationship building skills to gather information from individuals that create a collaborative work environment.  
5. Problem-solving abilities for routine situations and comfort requesting assistance from identified resources when needed.
1. 3 years of medical assistant experience in a medical physician office or ambulatory clinic setting. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, 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.

Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations.  Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of medium demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

At
** UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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