MEDICAL ASSISTANT -CMG REGIONAL FLOAT 40 hours, days
Company: UMass Memorial Medical Group
Location: Worcester
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity in the Community Medical Group
part of UMass Memorial Health for a Medical - Assistant to support
our offices regionally including the following areas: Holden, West
Boylston, Sterling, Clinton, Leominster, Fitchburg, and
Harvard.
This (40) hour, fully benefited regional float position offers a
generous differential plus base pay.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30pm, or 8:30 am - 5pm
$3000 sign-on bonus
Provides patient care by assisting with the implementation of care
plans. Takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures,
temperatures, height, weight, etc. Performs EKG's, assists
physician and others with clinical procedures such as urine
cultures, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, etc. Draws blood.
Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office
functions. This position will have responsibility to work at
numerous Community Medical Group locations within a region filling
in as needed. The duties and responsibilities stated are a general
summary and not all inclusive. Major Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care. Assesses health status, implements care
plans, documents interventions and evaluates patient progress
following standard procedures.
- Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination.
Takes and records vital signs and EKG's. Documents intake
assessment. Assists physician and others in clinical procedures as
required or directed. Performs other basic clinical procedures such
as venipuncture. Prepares, documents and administers
non-intravenous injections as directed.
- Performs basic office laboratory procedures such as urinalysis,
urine culture, hematocrit, sed rate, monospot, pregnancy tests,
throat cultures and related procedures. Draws blood as required or
directed.
- Triages medical calls as per office protocol. Returns patient
calls and documents in patient record as required or directed.
Calls prescription and refills as directed. Document prescription
calls.
- Reviews laboratory results. Ensures abnormal results are
brought to the attention of the physicians and others as
appropriate.
- Maintains records, reports, logs and other statistical
information as required or directed.
- Performs a variety of clerical duties such as typing, filing,
scheduling appointments, making phone call and related duties as
required or directed. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education: Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or Medical
Office Assistant from ARMA, AAMA, AAHA, AMT, NHA, National Center
for Competency Testing or the Monty Technical School.
- If certification is not available upon hire/transfer, a Medical
Assistant credential must be obtained within 12 months from date of
hire/transfer. If credentialing is not obtained within 12 months of
hire/transfer, the employee will be terminated, or employee may
apply for another position for which they meet the minimum
qualifications. The VP Operations Community Practices or SVP
Community Practices may grant an extended grace period for
employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.
- Once certification is obtained this certification or
registration must be maintained. Preferred:
- BLS Certification Experience/Skills: Required:
- Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures.
- Requires MA driver's license and reliable transportation to
travel to Community Medical Group sites within a specific area.
Must be willing to travel outside assigned region occasionally when
required to do so.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English in a
clear and concise manner.
- Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all
work related activities.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information
from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative
work within the clinic and provide exceptional service to
patients.
- Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine
situations and request assistance from identified resources when
needed.
- Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency
situations. Preferred:
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
- Medical terminology and computer skills. 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.
Keywords: UMass Memorial Medical Group, Worcester , MEDICAL ASSISTANT -CMG REGIONAL FLOAT 40 hours, days, Healthcare , Worcester, Massachusetts
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