Medical Asst-Cert-Team Care - Southcoast Health System : Job Details

OverviewFind out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 6 years in a row!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.We are searching for a talented Medical Asst-Cert-Team Care* $2,500 New Hire Sign On Bonus in this position*Hours: 40hrsShift: Day shift; 8:30am - 5:00pmLocation: Linden Tree Family Health Center - Portsmouth, RIA career at Southcoast Health offers you:* A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve* Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package* Generous Earned Time Off Package* Employee Wellbeing Program* 403B Retirement Plan with company match* Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs* Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership trainingAvailable to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the provider and office manager or designee, perform a wide range of administrative and clinical duties within the medical assistant scope of practice. Assist the provider inside and outside the exam room of a medical office setting. Measure vital signs and collect other patient-related data through questionnaires and other tools and enter into electronic health record (EHR). Scribe the providers documentation into the EHR accurately and efficiently. Assist the provider with various treatments/procedures in the examination room and act on orders within scope of practice.Qualifications* Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and national third-party certification such as AMCA, AAMA, AMT, CCMA (NHA certification or NCMA (NCCT certification) is required at the time of hire.* Completion of team care model training provided during orientation is required within 3 months of hire.* BLS certification is required.* Prior experience using an EHR and/or health-related computer software is preferred.* Three (3) years of medical assistant work is required.* Fluency in a language other than English and Medical Interpreting is desirable.* Other certifications, based on practice specialty may be preferred.* Experience interacting with patients and their families, attention to detail, ability to stay focused, responsible and organized is required.* 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 RangeUSD $17.32 - USD $29.12 /Hr.