Medical Assistant-Certified

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Fairhaven, MA

9d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a certified Medical Assistant for its Urgent Care location in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, the role performs medical assisting duties in support of assigned Southcoast Physicians Group medical offices. Under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses, the Medical Assistant works with clinic team members, patients, and families to provide quality care and treatment. The role 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, as well as provide appropriate counsel and follow-up under a designated supervisor’s direction. The Medical Assistant uses an electronic medical record and related software to access or update patient information, maintains privacy and confidentiality, and may provide medical interpretation in a language other than English.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours. The listed schedule includes day shifts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The rotation requirement is every other weekend and every other holiday. A $3,500 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible. Compensation is based on experience, with a listed pay range of $22.16 to $28.85 per hour.

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.
• 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 and sign a statement requesting exemption for medical or personal reasons.

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 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.
• Work under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses, collaborating with clinic team members, patients, and families to provide quality care and treatment.
• 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 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; rehires whose employment ended 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.
• Available to regular-status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

What This Job Offers

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