Medical Assistant, Oncology

Overview

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, a place where we 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.

• 1. Escorts patients to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, etc.). Collects and documents patient health status and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.
• 2. Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and point‑of‑care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.
• 3. May prepare, document, and administer non‑intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
• 4. Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
• 5. Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of physicians and others, as appropriate.

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association. If not available upon hire, obtain within 3 months.
• 3. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.).
• 4. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Position requires indoor work in a patient‑care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision are needed to take direction from a patient or provider and adjust equipment. 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. We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer that encourages applicants from diverse 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.