Medical Assistant, CMG Regional Float, 40 Hours, Days

Major Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms
• Takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.
• Collections and documents patient health status, history
• Documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures
• Performs EKG’s, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice
• Affords assistance in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate

Position Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Educations: Required - High School Diploma or equivalent. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment
• Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations
• Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds
• Work is of medium demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently

Qualifications

• All of the above and must already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date

Benefits

• $3000 SIGN-ON BONUS