Medical Assistant

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Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Medical Assistant

• $3,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours : 40hrs

Shift : Day shift, 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

Location : Pulmonary - Fairhaven, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you :

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 Hospitals Group. Under the supervision of 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. Completion of Medical Assistant Certificate Program is required within three months of date of hire.

Compensation : Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.