Medical Assistant Southbridge Orthopedics 40 hours days
Medical Assistant Southbridge Orthopedics 40 hours days
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Job Description
Are you an internal caregiver student or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
NonExemptSchedule Details:
Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:
800a500Shift:
1 Day Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
Southbridge OrthopedicsThis 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 leadingedge 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 16000 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.
$3000 SignOn Bonus for New Hires
Medical Assistant Join Our Leading Orthopedic Practice!
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leadingedge 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 16000 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.
$3000 signon bonus
Competitive Pay Benefits Career Growth in Orthopedic Medicine
Are you looking for aspecialized medical assistant rolethat offersgrowth challenge and the chance to make a real impactin patient care Join our highly respectedorthopedic practice where youll work closely with top surgeons and specialists helping patients recover from injuries surgeries and musculoskeletal conditions. If yourepassionate about orthopedicsand want to take your skills to the next level this is the opportunity youve been waiting for!
Why Youll Love This Role
- Specialized HandsOn Training Gain experience in orthopedic procedurescasting bracing joint injections and surgical prep/recovery.
- Dynamic FastPaced Environment Work directly withleading orthopedic surgeons sports medicine experts and rehabilitation specialists.
- Career Advancement Expand your skills in an indemand medical specialty.
- WorkLife Balance Enjoy predictable schedules withno weekend or night shiftsand asupportive team environment.
Who Were Looking For
- Passionate about orthopedic patient careand eager to work in a specialized medical field.
- Strong attention to detail ability to multitask and excellent communication skills.
- A team player who thrives in afastpaced patientfocusedenvironment.
If youre ready to take your career to the next level in a specialized highgrowth orthopedic practice apply today!
Major Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Support
- Escort patients to exam rooms take andrecord vital signs(blood pressure temperature height weight etc..
- Collect and document patient health history status and progress using standard protocols.
- Assist in orthopedic procedures includingcasting bracing wound care and pre/postoperative patient management.
- Assist inclinical procedures.
- Review and tracklab results ensuring abnormal findingsare promptly communicated to physicians.
- Assist in moving lifting positioning and transporting patients using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
Sterilization & Equipment Maintenance
- Prepare and set up exam rooms based on patient care needs.
- Prep for sterilization and maintain orthopedic instruments and equipmentper protocol.
Administrative & Scheduling Support
- Assist withpatient checkins scheduling and appointment management.
- Process prescription requests and refills per provider instructions.
- Maintain and update patient records in theelectronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Organize medical charts logs and documentation.
- Verify prior authorizationsfor treatment tests and procedures.
- Perform clerical duties such as typing filing scheduling and handling phone calls per office protocol.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
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 of hire the employee may be terminated or employee 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 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.
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.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Employment Type
Full-Time
