Certified Medical Assistant-Occ Health

Southcoast Health • Bedford, MA

250d • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

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 a talented Certified Medical Assistant-Occ Health. A $3,500 new hire sign-on bonus is available for this position. Hours: 40hrs, Shift: Day shift; 7:30am - 4:00 pm, Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and national third-party certification such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA (NHA certification or NCMA (NCCT certification) is required at the time of hire.
• Completion of Breath alcohol and Drug testing training provided during department orientation is required within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification is required.
• Prior experience using an EHR and/or health-related computer software is preferred.
• Three (3) years of medical assistant work is preferred.
• Fluency in a language other than English and Medical Interpreting is desirable.
• Experience interacting with patients and their families, attention to detail, ability to stay focused, responsible and organized is required.
• Candidate should be familiar with services provided in Occupational Health.
• Must have great customer experience skills and be able to communicate with both internal and external customers/clients.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons.

Nice To Haves

• Other certifications, based on practice specialty may be preferred.
• Experience with Urine drug testing, Breath alcohol testing, Auditory and respiratory testing would make this candidate ideal for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of administrative and clinical duties within the medical assistant scope of practice under the supervision of the provider and office manager or designee.
• Assist the provider inside and outside the exam room of a medical office setting.
• Measure vital signs and collect other patient-related data through questionnaires and other tools and enter into electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist the provider with various treatments/procedures in the examination room and act on orders within scope of practice.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree