Medical Assistant-Certified (URGENT CARE)

Southcoast Health System • Fairhaven, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Urgent Care location in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and in accordance with the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, this role performs medical assisting duties for Southcoast Physicians Group offices. Working under the supervision of 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 scheduled for 40 hours per week. The day/evening schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The position requires working every other weekend and every other holiday. Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $22.16 to $28.85 per hour. A $1,000 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.

Southcoast Health describes its workplaces as inclusive and ethical and emphasizes employee well-being, diversity, and community care. Benefits and programs include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, earned time off, an employee well-being program, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, federal loan forgiveness programs, and professional growth and customized leadership training. Some offerings are available to regular-status employees scheduled to work at least 24 hours.

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.
• A national third-party Medical Assistant 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 be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using an electronic medical record or other 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 assigned Southcoast Physicians Group medical offices under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee and under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement.
• Support providers with patient care and procedures.
• Work with providers, nurses, clinic team members, patients, and families to provide quality care and treatment.
• Help facilitate the efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office.
• As assigned, 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 the 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

• $1,000 new-hire sign-on bonus; eligible rehires must have been terminated 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.

What This Job Offers

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