Medical Assistant I

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Waltham, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to support outpatient operations. Under supervision, you will help manage patient flow, prepare clinical tasks, and assist with patient care within your scope.

The role emphasizes responding to hourly patient volume changes, coordinating with clinicians, and maintaining a positive patient experience. CPR/BLS certification required; CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/CMAC certifications accepted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; an associates degree preferred.
• Completed Medical Assistant Program.
• Pediatric CMA experience preferred.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Certifications CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/CMAC accepted.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth patient flow in outpatient clinics.
• Serve as patient liaison through clinical tasks.
• Assist with patient care as allowed by scope of practice.
• Respond to hourly changes in patient volume and room availability.
• Access secure medication areas as needed under supervision.

Skills

Pediatric CMA experience

Patient liaison

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant Program

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of licensed personnel, the Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for continuous, efficient, and smooth patient flow in the outpatient/ambulatory setting. Serves as the patient liaison through clinical responsibilities and plays an important role in the hospital's clinical operations, and patient experience. The MA responds to hourly variations in patient volume, clinician, and room availability to continually maximize efficient use of space and resources in the clinic; identifies and provides necessary clinical preparation pertaining to patient care according to protocols; assists with patient care as warranted and within their scope of practice. The Medical Assistant may be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medication. The Medical Assistant will be clinically supervised by a Physician or Physician Assistant.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma / GED, or equivalent, Associates degree preferred
Medical Assistant Program

Experience:

Pediatric CMA experience preferred

Licensure/ Certifications:

• CPR and Basic Life Support Certification
• NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agency) recognized Medical Certification required OR certification needs to be completed within one year of hire date. Any of the following are acceptable:

1. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
2. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists National
3. Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing
4. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Health Career Association
5. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) from the American Medical Certification Association

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.