Medical Assistant, Allergy

2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Allergy team at 40 Tremont Street. The role blends hands-on clinical care with patient-facing administrative duties, including greeting patients, rooming, and preparing exam spaces.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals, documenting information, supporting procedures, and coordinating patient flow with providers and nurses in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• 1–2 years direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field work required.
• BLS certification preferred; CMA certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; patient-centered approach.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, privacy, and EHR systems.
• Ability to take vital signs and collect specimens as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients, prepare exam rooms and ensure providers have needed equipment.
• Interview patients, document medical information, and record vital signs.
• Explain treatments and provider instructions to patients.
• Assist with specimens, phlebotomy when competency demonstrated.
• Support immunization inventory and administer vaccines when certified.
• Front desk duties: scheduling, check-in/check-out, patient flow.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EHR systems

Communication skills

Privacy/compliance

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

EHR systems

BLS certification

CMA certification

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Location: 40 Tremont Street. Schedule: 32 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; Saturday, 7:0 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join our Allergy team as a Medical Assistant and play an important role in creating a welcoming, efficient, and supportive experience for patients from the moment they arrive through the completion of their visit. In this role, you will partner closely with providers, nurses, and other members of the care team to support high-quality patient care while also helping keep daily clinic operations running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant who enjoys a blend of hands-on clinical care and patient-facing administrative responsibilities. In addition to rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting information, preparing exam rooms, and supporting procedures, Medical Assistants in this practice also perform front desk duties such as greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, supporting patient check-in/check-out, and assisting with general office needs.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome and room patients, prepare exam rooms, and ensure providers have the equipment and information needed for each visit.
• Interview patients, obtain and document medical information, and measure vital signs, weight, and height in the medical record.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and provider instructions while helping patients feel informed and supported.
• Assist with specimens, logging, and preparation for testing; perform phlebotomy when competency has been demonstrated.
• Support immunization inventory, monitor expiration dates, and administer immunizations when applicable and appropriately certified or experienced.
• Perform front desk and administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, supporting patient flow, helping with forms, and serving as a liaison with other departments.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives, including proper patient identification, hand hygiene, privacy, and confidentiality practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• Direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field work experience of 1–2 years required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient-centered and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy clinical environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, privacy requirements, and electronic health record systems.
• Ability to take vital signs, obtain manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens as appropriate.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Why Join Us? At Mass General Brigham, our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to offering a comprehensive, contemporary, and highly competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including programs focused on health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Offerings include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A robust retirement savings program
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• And other perks!

Remote Type Onsite Work Location

40 Tremont Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 32

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $22.00 - $24.94/Hourly Grade 3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 2415 Harbor Medical Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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