Medical Assistant - Certified

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for talented Certified Medical Assistants to join our team across several Medical Office Practices in the Southcoast Region. •$3,500 full time new hire sign-on bonus, pro-rated for part time.

Locations Include:

Dartmouth, MA Fairhaven, MA Fall River, MA New Bedford, MA Portsmouth, RI - Part Time 24hrs Swansea, MA Tiverton, RI - Part time 32hrs Wareham, MA Shift hours vary by practice. Practices include Primary Care (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) and an array of Specialities including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Pulmonary, and

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career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package•Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training •Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Overview Under direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator or designee; and under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, performs a variety of medical assisting duties both within and in support of the assigned Medical Office(s) within Southcoast Physicians Group. Under the supervision of primary care providers / nurses, and in collaboration with clinic team members and patients and families (as defined by patient), provide the highest quality of care and treatment for all patients. Assist providers with patient care and procedures. Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office. May be responsible for telephone communication with patients including communication of test results, surgery schedules, procedures and providing appropriate counsel and follow-up under the direction of a designated supervisor. Utilize an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other related software to update and/or access patient information, as appropriate. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. Responsibilities may include providing medical interpretation in a language other than English for the practice office. Qualifications Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent plus specialized courses and training. National third-party certification, such as

AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA

(NHA certification), or NCMA (NCCT certification) is required. BLS certification is also required. Prior experience in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or health-related computer software is preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.94 - $28.56 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Wellness program

Work Location:

In person