Certified Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,500

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant for a day shift in Dartmouth, MA. The role supports providers in patient care within a primary care clinic, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate documentation using EMR systems.

The ideal candidate has Medical Assistant training, BLS certification, and is willing to obtain national certification within 13 months if not already certified. A sign-on bonus of $3,500 is offered.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent plus specialized courses and training.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical office practice experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior EMR experience preferred.
• One year of medical assisting experience preferred.
• Fluent in a language other than English and medical interpreting preferred.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption required.
• Compensation will be based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Office Manager, perform a variety of medical assisting duties.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic.
• Handle telephone communication with patients including test results and schedules; provide follow-up as directed.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; utilize EMR and related software.

Skills

Patient care

EMR navigation

Communication skills

Second language (preferred)

Education

Medical Assistant Program completion

BLS certification

CMA/Cert within 13 months

National certification (AMCA/AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA) within 13 months

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant for a day shift in Dartmouth, MA. The role supports providers in patient care within a primary care clinic, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate documentation using EMR systems.

The ideal candidate has Medical Assistant training, BLS certification, and is willing to obtain national certification within 13 months if not already certified. A sign-on bonus of $3,500 is offered.