Certified Medical Assistant

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission – it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not‑for‑profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We provide inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 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 Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours Hours: 40 hours Shift: Day shift; 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Primary Care – Wareham, MA Salary: $3,500 new hire sign‑on bonus (eligible for rehires more than 1 year) Responsibilities Under direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator or designee; and under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, performs a variety of medical‑assisting duties within and in support of the assigned Medical Office(s) in Southcoast Physicians Group. Under the supervision of primary care providers or nurses, and in collaboration with clinic team members and patients and families, provide the highest quality of care and treatment for all patients. Assist providers with patient care and procedures. Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office. May be responsible for telephone communication with patients including communication of test results, surgery schedules, procedures and providing appropriate counsel and follow‑up under the direction of a designated supervisor. Utilize an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other related software to update and/or access patient information, as appropriate. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. Responsibilities may include providing medical interpretation in a language other than English for the practice office. Qualifications Completion of four years of high school or equivalent plus specialized courses and training National third‑party certification, such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA (NHA certification), or NCMA (NCCT certification) required within thirteen (13) months of hire as a non‑certified Medical Assistant Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent medical office practice experience required BLS certification required Prior experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or health‑related computer software preferred One (1) year of medical assistance work experience preferred Fluent in a language other than English; medical interpreting preferred Other certifications, based on practice specialty, may be preferred Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID‑19 or exempt by signing a statement certifying exemption upon hire Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience Pay Range USD $21.94 - USD $28.56 per hour. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr