Medical Assistant-Certified

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Taunton, MA

7d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Urgent Care location in Taunton, Massachusetts. This 40-hour position works a day/evening schedule, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The pay rate is based on experience, with a stated range of $22.16 to $28.85 per hour. A $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is available; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.

Under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and in accordance with the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, the Medical Assistant performs and supports medical assisting duties in assigned Southcoast Physicians Group medical offices. Working under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses and in collaboration with clinic team members, patients, and their families, the role supports quality patient care and treatment. Duties include assisting providers with patient care and procedures, helping maintain efficient patient flow, and potentially communicating with patients by telephone about 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 access or update patient information and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Responsibilities may also include medical interpretation in a language other than English.

Candidates need a high school education or equivalent and specialized coursework or training, as well as completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical office practice experience. BLS certification is required. National third-party certification is required within 13 months of hire for a non-certified Medical Assistant. Candidates must meet Southcoast Health’s seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination requirement or qualify for and sign an exemption statement after hire.

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.
• For a non-certified Medical Assistant, national third-party certification—such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA (NHA), or NCMA (NCCT)—is required within 13 months of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for a medical or personal exemption and sign an exemption statement after hire.

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 under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement.
• Provide patient care and treatment under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses, collaborating with clinic team members, patients, and families.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow through the clinic or medical office.
• As assigned, 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 (EMR) 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 terminated for more than one year.
• 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