Floating Medical Assistant for Primary Care – Per Diem

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to support direct patient care across primary care locations in the Mass General Brigham system. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating patient flow with physicians and nursing staff.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, 0–1 year of MA or related experience, and strong communication skills plus basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling vital signs, patient intake, and clinical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with medical terminology and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms; act as liaison with other departments and advocate for patients.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and stocked with supplies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to support direct patient care across primary care locations in the Mass General Brigham system. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating patient flow with physicians and nursing staff.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, 0–1 year of MA or related experience, and strong communication skills plus basic knowledge of medical terminology.