Medical Assistant, Grafton Internal Medicine, 40 Hours, Days

About the role

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant I (MA I) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office/clinic functions. Will receive workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients. Everyone is a caregiver at UMass Memorial Health – exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make the health system the premier provider in Central Massachusetts, with over 20,000 employees working together in a relentless pursuit of healing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assists 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association (must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not already held).
• Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.) must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer (or employment may be terminated).
• For Medical Assistant II consideration: must already possess the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date.
• Physical demands: indoor patient‑care office/clinic environment; hand dexterity, hearing and vision to take direction, adjust equipment, observe patients; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; medium demand work – standing and walking most of the time, with possible pushing of heavy equipment and frequent bending.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign‑on bonus (eligibility confirmed during interview process).

Pay

Non‑exempt position with a hiring range of $17.43 – $32.94 per hour (based on a full‑time schedule of 40 hours per week). Final offer may vary based on scheduled hours; compensation for part‑time or reduced schedules will be prorated according to scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; scheduled hours may vary, typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Shift: Day Shift, 10 hours. Standard full‑time hours: 40 per week. Cost Center: 34000‑3061 Grafton Internal Medicine.