Full-Time

Medical Assistant-Certified

Updated on 9/4/2026

Deadline 8/28/27
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$21.94 - $28.56/hr

+ $3,500 sign-on bonus

Swansea, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • 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 months of hire as a non-certified Medical Assistant.
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent medical office practice experience, is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • The employee must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an approved medical or personal exemption by signing the required statement after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Perform a variety of medical assisting duties within and in support of assigned medical offices under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement.
  • Provide patient care and treatment under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses, in collaboration with clinic team members, patients, and families.
  • Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
  • Facilitate the efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office.
  • Communicate with patients by telephone, including communicating test results and surgery schedules, providing information about procedures, and providing appropriate counsel and follow-up under a designated supervisor's direction.
  • Use an Electronic Medical Record and related software to update or access patient information as appropriate.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience using an Electronic Medical Record and/or health-related computer software.
  • One year of medical assisting work experience.
  • Fluency in a language other than English and medical interpreting experience.
  • Other certifications based on the practice specialty.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

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