Certified Medical Assistant – Urgent Care (Sign-On Bonus)

SouthCoast Health; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay and benefits

Earned Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Job summary

Southcoast Health is hiring a Medical Assistant - Certified for the Urgent Care location in Fairhaven, MA. This role supports providers, improves patient flow, and ensures accurate documentation in the EMR. A sign-on bonus is offered for qualified applicants, with a 40-hour work week and day/evening shifts.

Qualified candidates will have a Medical Assistant certificate, relevant certifications, and BLS. Experience with EMR systems and a willingness to perform interpretation duties are a plus.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent plus specialized courses and training.
• Certification 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.
• BLS certification is required.
• Prior EMR experience preferred.
• One year of medical assistant work experience preferred.
• Fluent in a language other than English and medical interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office.
• Handle telephone communication with patients, including test results and schedules.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; update/retrieve patient information in EMR.

Skills

Patient care

Fluent in another language

Electronic Medical Records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program certificate

National certification (AMCA/AAMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Southcoast Health is hiring a Medical Assistant - Certified for the Urgent Care location in Fairhaven, MA. This role supports providers, improves patient flow, and ensures accurate documentation in the EMR. A sign-on bonus is offered for qualified applicants, with a 40-hour work week and day/evening shifts.

Qualified candidates will have a Medical Assistant certificate, relevant certifications, and BLS. Experience with EMR systems and a willingness to perform interpretation duties are a plus.