Certified Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 30,224 - 39,344; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Earned Time Off

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Primary Care office in Swansea, MA. The position is 24 hours per week with a day shift and rotating start times (8:00am, 8:30am, or 9:00am).

Responsibilities include assisting providers with patient care, maintaining EMR documentation, and ensuring efficient patient flow. The CMA may provide medical interpretation and must be fully vaccinated or have an exemption. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic.
• Update patient information in the EMR and ensure privacy.
• Communicate test results and schedules to patients as directed.
• Provide language interpretation when needed.

Skills

EMR software

BLS Certification

Patient care

Multilingual interpretation

Medical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit health system providing healthcare in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to work in our Primary Care office in Swansea, MA.

Hours & Shift

Hours: 24 hours per week. Shift: Day shift; rotating start times of 8:00am, 8:30am, and 9:00am.

Compensation

$2,100 new hire sign‑on bonus (eligible for rehires more than 1 year). Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay range: $21.94 - $28.56 per hour.

Benefits

• A culture of well‑being that embraces diversity and celebrates our communities.
• 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.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized courses and training.
• National third-party certification, such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA, or NCMA, is required within thirteen months of hire.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent medical office practice experience.
• BLS certification is required.
• Prior experience in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or health-related computer software is preferred.
• One year of medical assistance work experience is preferred.
• Fluent in a language other than English; medical interpreting experience is 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 waiver statement.

Pay Range

USD $21.94 - USD $28.56 per hour.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.