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Southcoast Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, us, 02719

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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. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Location: Cancer Center – Fairhaven, MA

Hours: 32 hrs per week; Shift: Day shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

$2,800 new hire sign‑on bonus (rehires more than 1 year eligible)

Benefits

A culture of wellbeing 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 scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 both within and in support of the assigned Medical Office(s) within Southcoast Physicians Group. Under the supervision of primary care providers / nurses, and in collaboration with clinic team members and patients and families (as defined by patient), 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 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 and Medical Interpreting preferred.

Other certifications, based on practice specialty, may be preferred.

Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID‑19 virus or 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.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range USD $21.94 – USD $28.56 /hr.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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