Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

Southcoast Health is searching for a talented Certified Medical Assistant to join our Orthopedics team in Wareham, MA. This is a full-time day shift position (40 hours/week, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) offering a $3,500 sign-on bonus for new hires (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible).

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator or designee; and under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, performs a variety of medical assisting duties both within and in support of the assigned Medical Office(s) within Southcoast Physicians Group.
• Under the supervision of primary care providers / nurses, and in collaboration with clinic team members and patients and families (as defined by patient), provide the highest quality of care and treatment for all patients.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office.
• May be responsible for telephone communication with patients including communication of test results, surgery schedules, procedures and providing appropriate counsel and follow-up under the direction of a designated supervisor.
• Utilize an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other related software to update and/or access patient information, as appropriate.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Responsibilities may include providing medical interpretation in a language other than English for the practice office.

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.

Pay

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay range: USD $21.94 – USD $28.56 /Hr.