UMass Memorial Health
Medical Assistant, Northborough, 40 Hours, Days
UMass Memorial Health, Northborough, Massachusetts, United States, 01532
Medical Assistant
Performs various medical assistant activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of adolescent (15+ years), adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. 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 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. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: 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. Medical Assistant II Required: All of the above and must already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date.
Performs various medical assistant activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of adolescent (15+ years), adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. 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 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. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: 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. Medical Assistant II Required: All of the above and must already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date.