Medical Assistant, Tri-River Family Health Center - 20 hours, Evenings Extended Hours Clinic
Medical Assistant, Tri-River Family Health Center - 20 hours, Evenings Extended Hours Clinic
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Job Description
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Monday Sunday Thursday Tuesday WednesdayScheduled Hours:
1600-2000Shift:
1 - Day Shift 4 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
20Cost Center:
10022 - 4108 Tri River Int MedUnion:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)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.
I. Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician 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 EKGs assists physician and others with clinical procedures such as urine cultures pregnancy tests throat cultures etc. Performs phlebotomy. Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office functions.Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides patient care including escorts patient to examination rooms takes and records vital signs collects and documents patient health status history and documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures. Assists physician and others in clinical procedures as required or directed.
2. As an integral member of the patient care team serves both internal and external customers including patients nurses physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
3. Provides clear timely communication to the appropriate licensed clinician regarding observations and changes seen in patient.
4. Assists in moving lifting positioning and transporting patients by utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. Utilizes proper safety techniques and body mechanic in all work-related activities.
5. Performs EKGs phlebotomy performs Point of Care (POC) tests according to hospital standards. Collects labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab. Performs selected unit specific procedures such as checking status of unit equipment cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
III. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Medical Assistant credential approved by the Department of Health (ARMA NHA etc.)
If not available upon hire/transfer a Medical Assistant credential 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. The Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Operations may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances as appropriate.
3. This Medical Assistant credential must be maintained.
4. Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures.
2. Must be able to read write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
3. Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
4. 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.
5. Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and request assistance from identified resources when needed.
6. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
7. Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.
Preferred:
1. Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
2. Medical terminology and computer skills.
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.
The job is for our Extended Hours clinic; the standard hours would be Monday - Thursday 4pm-8pm and Sunday from 9AM-1PM with availability to pick up hours for coverage after training is completed.
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
Part-Time
