Southcoast Health System, Inc.
Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care
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Certified Medical Assistant
Overview
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 healthcare system spanning multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled within local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces for our highly skilled caregivers. We deliver world-class, comprehensive healthcare—right where patients live.
Did you know? Southcoast Health has been voted "Best Place to Work" for 7 years in a row!
We are seeking a talented Certified Medical Assistant — with a $3,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position (also eligible for rehires terminated for over 1 year).
- Hours: 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day shift (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Location: Primary Care – Wareham, MA
Perks and Benefits
A career at Southcoast Health gives you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates diversity
- Competitive pay within a USD $21.94 - USD $28.56 /Hr range
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) Package
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance/Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and leadership training (Note: Benefits available to regular status employees scheduled for a minimum of 24 hrs/week.)
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Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designated supervisor, and adhering to Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, the Certified Medical Assistant provides diverse medical assisting duties within assigned Medical Offices of Southcoast Physicians Group.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support primary care providers and nurses in patient care and procedures
- Ensure efficient clinic workflow to facilitate smooth patient flow
- Handle telephone communications with patients—including:
- Communicating test results, surgery schedules, and procedures
- Providing crucial counsel and follow-up (under direct supervision)
- Manage Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other health-related software to:
- Access and update patient information
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and strict patient privacy
- May perform medical interpretation in languages other than English as needed by the practice office
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Qualifications
Required:
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Education equivalent to 4 years of high school, plus specialized medical training or courses
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Officially certified as a Medical Assistant via a national third-party certifying body such as:
- AMCA
- AAMA
- AMT
- CCMA (NHA certification)
- NCMA (NCCT certification) (Note: Certification required within 13 months if hired without prior certification.)
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Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical office practice experience
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Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
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Ability to comply with vaccination policies:
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19
- Can also request an approved medical or religious exemption post-hire
Preferred:
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and health software
- One+ year of medical assisting work experience
- Fluent in a language other than English with proven medical interpreting skills
Other practice-specific certifications are a plus based on specialty needs.
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