Medical Assistant, Southbridge Cardiology, 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 candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8-430 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 34000 - 2910 Southbridge Cardiology This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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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. Will receive workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients.

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS for NEW HIRES

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 EKG’s, 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 .  

All responsibilities are essential job functions.  

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 or American Red Cross. 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.).  

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required , an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.  

I II .   Physical 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 .  

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS for NEW HIRES

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 EKG’s, 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. 

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 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. 

III. Physical 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 equipme

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