Medical Assistant; Shrewsbury St Family Medicine

Medical Assistant (Shrewsbury St Family Medicine) 32 hours, days

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.

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.

Major 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.

Position

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.).

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are:
Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind.

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, recognizing the power of a diverse community and encouraging applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

$3000.00 Sign-on Bonus available.