Medical Assistant, Shrewsbury OBGYN, 40 Hours, Days

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Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Hiring Range : $17.43 - $32.94

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations .

Schedule Details :

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours : 830-500

Shift :

1 - Day Shift 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours : 40

Cost Center :

34000 - 3435 Worcester OBGYN

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 20000 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. Will receive 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 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.

2. Performs EKGs phlebotomy 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.

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 employee 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 employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Senior Leadership in Ambulatory or Medical Group / Community Medical Group may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances as appropriate.

Demands and Environmental Conditions :

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

Medical Assistant II Required :

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

Experience taking problem / question calls from patients and relaying detailed information to / from physicians prioritizing needs.

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS

I. Major Responsibilities :

1. 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.

2. Performs EKGs phlebotomy 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.

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 employee 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 employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Senior Leadership in Ambulatory or Medical Group / Community Medical Group may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances as appropriate.

Demands and Environmental Conditions :

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

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.

Were 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.

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Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 32