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 16,000 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. \$3000 sign-on bonus Monday -
Friday; 8:00 - 4:30 or 8:30 am 5:00 pm 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. Medical Assistant II Required: All of the above and must
already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior
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