Medical Asst-Cert-Team Care

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Portsmouth, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. They are committed to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This position is for a Medical Asst-Cert-Team Care, offering a $2,100 new hire sign-on bonus. The role is 24 hours, day shift from 8:30am - 5:00pm, located at Primary Care – Portsmouth, RI.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
• National third-party certification such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA (NHA certification or NCMA (NCCT certification) is required at the time of hire.
• Completion of team care model training provided during orientation is required within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification is required.
• Three (3) years of medical assistant work is required.
• Experience interacting with patients and their families, attention to detail, ability to stay focused, responsible and organized is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using an EHR and/or health-related computer software.
• Fluency in a language other than English and Medical Interpreting.
• Other certifications, based on practice specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of administrative and clinical duties within the medical assistant scope of practice under the supervision of the provider and office manager or designee.
• Assist the provider inside and outside the exam room of a medical office setting.
• Measure vital signs and collect other patient-related data through questionnaires and other tools and enter into electronic health record (EHR).
• Scribe the providers documentation into the EHR accurately and efficiently.
• Assist the provider with various treatments/procedures in the examination room and act on orders within scope of practice.

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• $2,100 new hire sign-on bonus for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees