Certified Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health System • Dartmouth, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Primary Care office in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and in accordance with the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, the role performs medical assisting duties within and in support of the assigned Southcoast Physicians Group medical office. Working under primary care providers and nurses and in collaboration with clinic team members, patients, and families, the Medical Assistant supports high-quality patient care and treatment. The position is 40 hours per week on the day shift, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $22.16–$28.85 per hour, determined by experience. A $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.

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 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 a medical or personal exemption by signing a statement electing exemption 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 may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Help 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 (EMR) and related software to update 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.

Benefits

• $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires terminated 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.

What This Job Offers

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