Certified Medical Assistant - Per Diem, Community-Focused Care

Southcoast Health System; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Earned Time Off

Wellbeing program

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health System is seeking a per diem Certified Medical Assistant for the Surgery clinic in Dartmouth, MA. You will assist providers, manage patient flow, and document in the EMR under supervision. Travel 3+ times per week is required and fluency in other languages is a plus.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Eligible regular-status employees receive earned time off and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Equal to 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) is required within thirteen (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 is also required.
• Prior experience in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or health-related computer software is preferred.
• One (1) year of medical assistance work experience is preferred.
• Fluent in a language other than English and Medical Interpreting is preferred.
• Other certifications, based on practice specialty may be preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of care and treatment for all patients under supervision of primary care providers/nurses.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office.
• May handle telephone communication with patients including test results, schedules and follow-up with guidance from a supervisor.
• Utilize an EMR and related software to update or access patient information while maintaining privacy.
• May provide medical interpretation in languages other than English when needed.

Skills

EMR software

BLS certification

Medical assisting

Patient care

Language interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EMR system usage

Job description

Southcoast Health System is seeking a per diem Certified Medical Assistant for the Surgery clinic in Dartmouth, MA. You will assist providers, manage patient flow, and document in the EMR under supervision. Travel 3+ times per week is required and fluency in other languages is a plus.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Eligible regular-status employees receive earned time off and retirement plan options.