Certified Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Fall River, MA

8d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Primary Care office in Fall River, Massachusetts. The position is 40 hours per week on a day shift, with scheduled hours of either 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 9:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m. A $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.

Under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, the Medical Assistant performs medical assisting duties in support of the assigned Southcoast Physicians Group medical office. Under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses, the position collaborates with clinic team members, patients, and families to support quality care. The role assists providers with patient care and procedures, helps maintain efficient patient flow, may communicate with patients by telephone regarding test results, surgery schedules, and procedures and provide appropriate counsel and follow-up under supervisor direction, and uses an electronic medical record and related software to access or update patient information. Patient privacy and confidentiality must be maintained. Duties may include medical interpretation in a language other than English.

The hourly pay range is $22.16–$28.85, with the rate determined by experience. Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit charitable health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of four years of high school, plus specialized courses and training.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical office practice experience.
• BLS certification.
• National third-party certification, such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA (NHA certification), or NCMA (NCCT certification), is required within 13 months of hire for a non-certified Medical Assistant.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement requesting exemption for medical or personal reasons.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using an electronic medical record and/or health-related computer software.
• One year of medical assisting work experience.
• Fluency in a language other than English and medical interpreting ability.
• Other certifications based on practice specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assisting duties within and in support of assigned Southcoast Physicians Group medical offices.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, clinic team members, patients, and families to provide care and treatment.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow through the clinic or medical office.
• May communicate with patients by telephone about test results, surgery schedules, and procedures, and provide appropriate counsel and follow-up under the direction of a designated supervisor.
• Use an electronic medical record and related software to access or update patient information as appropriate.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• May provide medical interpretation in a language other than English.

Benefits

• $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; eligible rehires are those whose employment ended more than one year ago.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403B retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED