Medical Assistant, Spencer Internal Medicine

Medical Assistant, Spencer Internal Medicine, 40 Hours, Days

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $17.43 - $32.94

Note:

The final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
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Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled

Hours:

May Vary 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 34000 - 3018 Spencer Internal Medicine

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver
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. 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.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant II (MA II) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office/clinic functions. The role includes workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients.

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Escorts patients to examination rooms; takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.; collects and documents patient health status, history, 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 the physicians and others, as appropriate.

II. Position

Qualifications:

License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

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, 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 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.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer. If credentialing is not obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer, the employee will be terminated, or may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Senior leadership may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.

III. 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, and 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.

Medical Assistant II

Required:

All of the above and must already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date.

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.

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