Certified Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Dartmouth, MA

11d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Primary Care office in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This is a 40-hour-per-week day-shift position, scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role performs medical assisting duties in support of the assigned medical office under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and in accordance with the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement. The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses and collaborates with clinic team members, patients, and families to provide quality care and treatment. The position assists providers with patient care and procedures, supports efficient patient flow, and may handle patient telephone communications, including test results, surgery schedules, procedures, counseling, and follow-up under a designated supervisor's direction. The role uses an electronic medical record and related software to update or access patient information while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality. Responsibilities may also include medical interpretation in a language other than English. Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit charitable health system serving communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The position offers a $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus, subject to the stated rehire eligibility condition. Pay is based on experience, within the posted range of $22.16 to $28.85 per hour.

Requirements

Education equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent, plus specialized courses and training.
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical office practice experience.
BLS certification is required.
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 an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform medical assisting duties in support of the assigned Southcoast Physicians Group medical office under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee.
Work under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses and collaborate with clinic team members, patients, and families to provide quality care and treatment.
Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office.
May communicate with patients by telephone about test results, surgery schedules, and procedures, and provide appropriate counseling and follow-up under a designated supervisor's direction.
Use an electronic medical record and related software to update or access patient information as appropriate.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
May provide medical interpretation in a language other than English for the practice office.

Benefits

$3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires whose termination was more than one year ago are also eligible.
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.
A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates diversity.

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