Full-Time

Medical Assistant

Deadline 8/4/27
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

Fall River, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Customer Service
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 for a non-certified Medical Assistant.
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical office practice experience is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • A Medical Assistant Certificate Program and Basic Life Support certifications are required.
  • Computer skills and manual blood pressure skills are required.
  • Customer service skills are required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an approved medical or personal exemption by signing the required statement.
Responsibilities
  • Perform a variety of medical assisting duties within and in support of assigned medical offices under the direction of the Office Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or designee.
  • Provide patient care and treatment under the supervision of primary care providers and nurses, collaborating 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, surgery schedules, and procedures, and provide appropriate counseling 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.
  • Provide medical interpretation in a language other than English when required by the practice office.
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 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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 2026 added four providers across family medicine, internal medicine, gastroenterology, and OB/GYN.
  • Southcoast bought Fall River waterfront parcels in September 2025 for future healthcare development.
  • ShiftMed staffing expanded Southcoast's hard-to-fill clinical shifts across all three hospitals in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 bond data showed a $22.9 million first-quarter operating deficit.
  • Labor and supply costs outpaced $430.6 million revenue, squeezing margins despite patient demand.
  • Andrew Dill v. Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association ended in dismissal, but retaliation claims highlight workforce friction.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only regional maternity provider across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, anchored by three hospitals.
  • Southcoast Health centralized 13 specialties in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, during March 2025.
  • The dormant Fairhaven linear accelerator reactivation expands local oncology access without new capital.

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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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