Job Description
Job Description
???? Start Your Healthcare Career With Purpose — and People Who Have Your BackMedical Assistant | Goodwin Community Health – Somersworth, NH
???? Pay: Starting at $21.50/hour and up, based on experience
???? Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
???? Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Make a Difference Every Single Day
Whether you’re a new graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced Medical Assistant looking for work that truly matters, this is more than just a job — it’s a place to grow, belong, and make an impact.
At Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH), we don’t just treat patients — we care for people and strengthen communities. You’ll join a mission-driven team that believes compassion, teamwork, and innovation belong at the heart of healthcare.
Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work genuinely changes lives.
???? Why You’ll Love Working Here
✨ Supportive Team Culture
Work alongside MAs, nurses, and providers who collaborate, help each other, and truly care.
???? Career Growth & Variety
Cross-train in areas like pediatrics, prenatal care, and recovery programs — and explore new paths in healthcare.
???? Learning & Development
Access tuition reimbursement and professional development to keep growing your skills.
❤️ Meaningful Work
Every patient interaction matters — and you’ll see the difference you make every day.
???? What You’ll Do
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Welcome and room patients, take vital signs, collect specimens, and chaperone visits
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Prepare exam rooms and ensure supplies and equipment are ready
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Support providers during procedures and assist with immunizations
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Coordinate medication refills, lab orders, and patient follow-ups
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes
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Help connect patients with additional health and social services
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Maintain patient confidentiality and trust at all times
???? What You’ll Bring
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Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required
(CMA, RMA, or CCMA preferred) -
Two years of ambulatory clinical experience preferred — newly certified and eager to learn? We’ll train you!
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Current BLS certification required
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Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
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A compassionate heart and genuine desire to help others
⭐ Our Ideal Candidate
You’re someone who leads with empathy, stays organized in a busy environment, and steps in to support your teammates. You’re curious, motivated, and take pride in helping patients feel seen, heard, and cared for.
???? Benefits That Take Care of You
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Medical & dental insurance (including a no-premium employee-only option)
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401(k) with employer match
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Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
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Earned time off (15 days your first year, 20 days in year two)
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Seven paid holidays
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Optional vision, long-term disability, and FSA benefits
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Local discounts and a supportive, family-friendly culture
???? About Us
Greater Seacoast Community Health is a nonprofit network of community health centers — including Families First in Portsmouth, Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, and Lilac City Pediatrics — providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral, and support services to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
We believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care, regardless of circumstance. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, we’re proud to be recovery-friendly, trauma-informed, and inclusive.
Our Values: Compassion • Respect • Integrity • Collaboration • Excellence
???? Ready to Join Us?
Be part of something bigger — a place where your work truly matters and your growth is supported.
???? Apply today and start your journey with Greater Seacoast Community Health.
???? Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org