Medical Assistant Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Job Overview

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. The position offers workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in patient care.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:45 am – 5:15 pm (40 hours per week). Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America). Cost Center: 10020 - 4088 Oncology Clinic.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to examination rooms, take and record vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc., and document patient health status, history, and progress.

Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and 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.

Assist in performing routine physical examinations or clinical procedures.

Review laboratory results and ensure abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of physicians and others, as appropriate.

Qualifications

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, BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision are needed 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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