Medical Assistant, Family Medicine

Mass General Brigham; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a full‑time Medical Assistant to support our Internal Medicine office onsite from Monday through Friday, 8:30am‑5:00pm. This position involves direct patient care, vital signs, and coordination of patient flow at 981 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred, and 1–2 years of MA or medical field experience. BLS and CMA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Show patients to examination rooms and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs, weight and height, and record information in the medical record.
• Explain procedures, medications and instructions to patients and organize educational materials.
• Perform general office duties and act as liaison with other departments, advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing; phlebotomy if competence demonstrated.
• Maintain inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
• Provide immunizations as applicable with required certification or supervision.

Skills

Medical experience

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent / Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Direct MA experience 1-2 years

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

Located at 981 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA, our Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care practice delivers a full range of preventive and health maintenance care. We not only treat a range of acute and chronic health problems, but we also coordinate our patients’ care when they need treatment by specialists. Did we mention that parking is free at this location? We are seeking a full‑time Medical Assistant to support our Internal Medicine office onsite Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.

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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training.
• Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
• Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
• Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
• Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 981 Worcester Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $22.75 - $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:

4100 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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