Medical Assistant: Clinical Care & Patient Support

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

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support healthcare teams by handling both clinical and non-clinical patient services. You will take vital signs, document information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow under direct supervision of healthcare providers.

The role involves direct patient interaction to ensure comfort and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care. Onsite position with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• EMT-B MA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare equipment for providers.
• Record patients' medical history and test results in medical records.
• Transport patients and assist with patient flow.
• Perform general office duties and liaise with other departments to support patient care.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other specimens and log for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms, keep areas clean, and stocked.

Skills

Vital signs

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient interaction

Time management

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Medical office software

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support healthcare teams by handling both clinical and non-clinical patient services. You will take vital signs, document information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow under direct supervision of healthcare providers.

The role involves direct patient interaction to ensure comfort and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care. Onsite position with full-time hours.