Medical Assistant Jobs at Southcoast Health

ABOUT MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOBS AT SOUTHCOAST HEALTH

Medical Assistant Jobs in Portsmouth, RI at Southcoast Health

At Southcoast Health, we offer a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that blends clinical excellence with a personal, community-based approach to care. Whether you’re just starting your career, or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference. Across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, our hospitals and physician practices offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions matter, both to your team and the people we serve.

What jobs fall into the Medical Assistant Jobs in Portsmouth, RI category?

Certified Medical Assistant – Team members in these medical assistant jobs perform clinical and administrative duties under provider supervision: measuring vital signs, collecting and processing patient specimens, updating electronic health records, and assisting with exams and treatments to support high-quality patient care.

Medical Assistant – Certified (Urgent Care) – Team members in these medical assistant jobs in Urgent Care triage patients, prepare exam rooms, perform EKGs and lab tests, assist providers with minor procedures, and educate patients on follow-up care to ensure efficient, high-quality urgent care services.

Medical Assistant – Student Co-op Program – Team members in these medical assistant jobs in the Student Co-op Program learn medical assisting skills through a hands-on clinical rotation: taking patient histories, updating electronic records, assisting with procedures, and communicating test results under supervision to build a strong foundation in patient care.

Apply Today for Medical Assistant Jobs in Portsmouth, RI

At Southcoast Health, you’re not just building a career - you’re becoming part of a trusted healthcare family that’s served this region for over a century. If you're passionate about delivering quality, patient-focused care in a place full of purpose, opportunity, and coastal charm, your next chapter starts here. Browse our open roles across Massachusetts and Rhode Island and apply online today..

What benefits does Southcoast Health offer Portsmouth, RI employees?

Southcoast Health’s benefits package includes a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions; health, dental, and vision insurance; plus life and disability coverage. Additional perks include flexible spending accounts, generous time off, tuition and loan forgiveness assistance, employee assistance programs, fitness reimbursements, and voluntary benefits.

Where are your locations, and how large is the organization?

Southcoast Health serves southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island with three hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s, and Tobey Hospital), over 55 service locations, and more than 40 physician practices. The system employs 8,600+ staff, offering care in Fall River, New Bedford, and Wareham, MA, and other locations throughout the South Coast region.

What is Southcoast Health’s workplace culture like?

Southcoast Health emphasizes a culture of inclusion, respect, and personal growth, guided by core values such as trust, teamwork, and a “More than medicine” mindset. Employee Resource Groups foster belonging and support across diverse identities. The organization champions continuous learning through mentorship programs and performance platforms, ensuring every employee has the opportunity to develop and contribute meaningfully.