Certified Medical Assistant - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

SouthCoast Health; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Dartmouth, MA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join a primary care team. This 40-hour day shift (7:30 AM–4:00 PM) role supports providers, manages patient flow, and uses EMR systems to update records while maintaining patient privacy.

A $3,500 new hire sign-on bonus is offered. Requirements include high school diploma, Medical Assistant program, national certification within 13 months, BLS, and EMR experience. Vaccination compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent with specialized courses.
• Medical Assistant program completion or equivalent practice experience.
• National certification (AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA, or NCMA) within 13 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with EMR and health-related software preferred.
• One year of medical assisting experience preferred.
• Flu and COVID-19 vaccination required or exempt per policy.
• Language interpreting skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients in the clinic.
• Handle telephone communications including test results and schedules.
• Maintain patient privacy and update records in the EMR.
• Provide medical interpretation when needed.

Skills

EMR experience

Medical interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Medical Assistant program completion

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Southcoast Health in Dartmouth, MA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join a primary care team. This 40-hour day shift (7:30 AM–4:00 PM) role supports providers, manages patient flow, and uses EMR systems to update records while maintaining patient privacy.

A $3,500 new hire sign-on bonus is offered. Requirements include high school diploma, Medical Assistant program, national certification within 13 months, BLS, and EMR experience. Vaccination compliance is expected.