Medical Assistant — Frontline Patient Care (Day Shift)

Massachusetts General Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Waltham is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the health care team. The MA will support clinicians in direct patient care, perform vital signs, take patient histories, and assist with documentation within the EHR system.

The role includes administrative support to ensure a seamless patient experience, effective teamwork, and adherence to clinical guidelines. This is a full-time, day-shift position at the Mass General Waltham location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to accurately perform vital signs and collect health information.
• Experience with medication reconciliation and related prescription tasks.
• Familiarity with clinical procedures relevant to MA role.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed providers in direct patient care and clinical tasks.
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, BP, etc.).
• Support medication reconciliation and related prescriptions.
• Manage patient communications and education.
• Handle administrative duties to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Electronic Health Records

Medication reconciliation

Organizational skills

Clinical documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital in Waltham is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the health care team. The MA will support clinicians in direct patient care, perform vital signs, take patient histories, and assist with documentation within the EHR system.

The role includes administrative support to ensure a seamless patient experience, effective teamwork, and adherence to clinical guidelines. This is a full-time, day-shift position at the Mass General Waltham location.