Medical Assistant, Westboro Medical Peds

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$17.43 - $32.94

Please note that 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

8:30a-5p

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

40

Cost Center

34000 - 3057 Westboro Med Peds

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.

• Escort patients to examination rooms and take and record vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Collect and document patient health status, history, and monitor patient progress following standard procedures.
• Perform EKG’s, phlebotomy, and Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.
• 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.

• 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, a BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire; if certification is not obtained within 3 months, the employee may be terminated or may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications.
• 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 not obtained, 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 extenuating circumstances.
• Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision 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 possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.
• Medical Assistant II required:
  All above plus must already have 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.

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. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and 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.

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS