Medical Assistant - Department of Surgery

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and non-clinical patient services. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate, preferably a recent Medical Assistant training graduate, with strong communication and patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant training program within 12 months required.
• Current nursing student or Paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Taking vital signs and documenting patient information.
• Scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
• Direct interaction with patients to ensure comfort.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Epic

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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

The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant training program within 12 months of service required.
• Current nursing student or Paramedic preferred.
• National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• CPR training required.
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Additional procedures and knowledge of sterile field preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2000 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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