Certified Medical Assistant-Occ Health

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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 Certified Medical Assistant-Occ Health

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

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift; 7:30am - 4:00 pm

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A 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 training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 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 Breath alcohol and Drug testing training provided during department 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 preferred.
• 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.
• Within the first year the incumbent must attend training for either NIOSH respiratory certification or CAOHC Auditory certification, in year two the individual will need to attend the 2nd training and certification course.
• Completing both courses successfully in the first 24 months.
• Candidate should be familiar with services provided in Occupational Health.
• Experience with Urine drug testing, Breath alcohol testing, Auditory and respiratory testing would make this candidate ideal for the position.
• Must have great customer experience skills and be able to communicate with both internal and external customers/ clients. 3-5 yrs of related experience preferred.

• 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.

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