Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a patient services assistant to support healthcare teams with clinical and non‑clinical tasks. You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow under physician direction.

You will interact directly with patients to ensure comfort, address concerns, and collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff to facilitate efficient care. Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• BLS Certification data conversion preferred; CMA National Certification data conversion preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician – MA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare equipment for providers.
• Record medical history and vital statistics in medical records.
• Perform general office duties; answer phones, take dictation, complete insurance forms; liaise with departments and advocate for patients.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other specimens and prepare them for testing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritize tasks

Attention to detail

Privacy rules

Vital signs

EHR proficiency

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Medical office software

Job description

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a patient services assistant to support healthcare teams with clinical and non‑clinical tasks. You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow under physician direction.

You will interact directly with patients to ensure comfort, address concerns, and collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff to facilitate efficient care. Strong interpersonal skills are essential.