Certified Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health System • Fall River, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Primary Care practice in Fall River, Massachusetts. Under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and within the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, the role performs medical assisting duties for Southcoast Physicians Group medical offices. Working under primary care providers’ and nurses’ supervision and in collaboration with clinic team members and patients and families, the assistant supports high-quality patient care and treatment. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a day shift, with hours of either 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 9:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m.

The Certified Medical Assistant assists providers with patient care and procedures, helps maintain efficient patient flow, and may communicate with patients by telephone about test results, surgery schedules, and procedures, providing appropriate counsel and follow-up under a designated supervisor’s direction. The role uses an electronic medical record and related software to access or update patient information, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality, and may provide medical interpretation in a language other than English.

The position offers a $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible. Southcoast Health describes its offerings as including a culture of well-being and inclusion, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, earned time off, an employee wellbeing program, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance and federal loan forgiveness programs, and professional growth and customized leadership training. The stated compensation range is $22.16–$28.85 per hour, determined by experience. Benefits and programs are available to regular-status employees scheduled to work at least 24 hours.

Requirements

• Education equivalent 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.
• For a non-certified Medical Assistant, national third-party certification such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA (NHA certification), or NCMA (NCCT certification) is required within 13 months of hire.
• 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 ability.
• Other certifications based on practice specialty.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus; eligible rehires must have been separated for more than one year.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off Package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
• Culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates diversity.

What This Job Offers

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