Medical Assistant

South County Hospital; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403b

PTO

Job summary

South County Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Narragansett primary care practice. This full-time day shift role supports front-desk operations and patient care, collaborating with clinicians to ensure smooth visit flow and high-quality service.

The MA will work within the clinical team to prepare patients, assist during procedures, and help maintain accurate records while prioritizing patient comfort and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant certification strongly preferred or must have medical assistant experience or nursing assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with front-desk duties and patient flow.
• Support clinical staff during patient encounters and care coordination.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Medical assistant certification

Job description

South County Medical Group · Primary Care Narragansett

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: day

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

On Call Rotation: No

Holiday Rotation: No

Bi-Weekly Hours: 80

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast—and one of just 19 nationwide—to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience. The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating.

As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development. These tools and resources complement our clinicians' local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Job Summary:

Medical Assistants (MAs) are at the front line of patient care and play an integral role in achieving practice goals such as increased patient satisfaction, improved quality and enhanced team-based care. The MA works within their scope of practice and is assigned tasks that are reasonably predictable, do not require assessment, interpretation, or independent decision-making during its performance. The MA is attentive not only to the needs of their patients but also to the needs of the family accompanying the patient. The MA collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Medical assistant certification strongly preferred or must have medical assistant experience or nursing assistant experience.

Pay Range:

$20.25 to $26.32

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.