Medical Assistant (MA) | CCMA/CMA | FQHC
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour Job description: New Bedford, MA | $20.00-$28.00/hour | Full-Time (40 hours/week) Schedule: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm + Occasional Saturdays 8am-4:30pm Position Overview Join our Urgent Care team at a Federally Qualified Health Center providing fast-paced patient care to diverse communities. Perform clinical support including patient intake, vital signs, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and direct patient care assistance. Requirements Education \& Certification: ✓ Medical Assistant Certificate (formal MA program completion required) ✓ CCMA or CMA (National certification strongly preferred) ✓ CPR/AED Certification required (current/active) ✓ High school diploma or GED Experience: ✓ 2+ years medical assistant experience preferred ✓ Entry-level candidates considered ✓ Urgent care or fast-paced clinic experience a plus Skills: ✓ Electronic Health Records (Epic preferred) ✓ Strong communication and organizational abilities ✓ Customer service excellence ✓ Bilingual/Trilingual preferred (Spanish/Portuguese) Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties: Patient intake: vital signs (BP, temp, height, weight, O2 sat) Pain assessment, allergy screening, smoking history Administer immunizations per provider orders Perform EKGs, point-of-care testing , visual acuity, oximetry Medication reconciliation and pharmacy coordination Document all findings in EHR Patient Care Support: Greet and room patients using two-identifier verification Interview patients and obtain brief medical history Assist with clinical procedures and examinations Triage phone calls with nursing staff support Serve as patient advocate maintaining confidentiality Facility Operations: Prepare and sterilize medical instruments Maintain exam rooms (infection control, aseptic technique) Change exam table paper between patients Schedule appointments and manage referrals Order point-of-care testing supplies and medical inventory Handle correspondence and administrative tasks Ideal Candidate Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills Thrives in fast-paced urgent care environment Strong multitasker balancing clinical and administrative duties Patient-focused with cultural sensitivity Team player willing to assist peers and support operations Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Benefits Package Work-Life Balance: Primarily Monday-Friday schedule Minimal weekend requirements 23 PTO days + 12 paid holidays Weather closure policy Day 1 Benefits: Low-deductible medical insurance Dental and vision coverage No-cost life insurance \& short-term disability Tuition reimbursement Career advancement opportunities About New Bedford Community Health FQHC providing comprehensive care including urgent care , primary care, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and dental services to underserved communities. Apply today to join our mission-driven urgent care team. NBCH is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Keywords: Medical Assistant Jobs, Urgent Care MA, CCMA Jobs, CMA Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, FQHC Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy, Point of Care Testing, Epic EMR, Massachusetts Medical Assistant, Bilingual MA Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person