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Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Certified Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Full-TimeDeadline 9/25/27
$21.94 - $28.56/hr+ $3,500 sign-on bonus
Mid
Wareham, MA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

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 13 months of hire for a non-certified Medical Assistant.
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent medical office practice experience, is required.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Under direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee, and under the Medical Assistant Group Supervisory Agreement, perform medical assisting duties within and in support of assigned medical offices.
  • Under provider and nurse supervision, collaborate with clinic team members and patients and families to provide patient care and treatment.
  • Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
  • Facilitate efficient patient flow through the clinic or medical office.
  • As assigned, communicate with patients by telephone about test results, surgery schedules, and procedures, and provide appropriate counsel and follow-up under a designated supervisor's direction.
  • Use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and related software to update 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or health-related computer software is preferred.
  • One year of medical assisting work experience is preferred.
  • Fluency in a language other than English and medical interpreting are preferred.
  • Other certifications based on practice specialty may be preferred.

About the company

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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