Certified Medical Assistant

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Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, located in local communities to provide inclusive, ethical workplaces and world‑class healthcare close to home.

Location: Cardiology – Dartmouth, MA

Hours: 40 hrs

Shift: Day shift; 7:30 am–4:00 pm, 8:00 am–4:30 pm and 8:30 am–5:00 pm

Pay Range: USD $21.94 – $28.56 /hr

New Hire Sign‑On Bonus: $3,500 (rehires eligible if >1 year at another position)

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 Well‑being Program
• 403(b) 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 hrs

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.

• Completion of four years of high school or equivalent plus specialized courses and training.
• National third‑party certification (AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA/NHA, NCMA/NCCT) 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, is required.
• BLS certification required; prior experience in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or health‑related computer software preferred.
• One 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 COVID‑19 or be exempt by signing a statement.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.