Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Medical Assistant I to support clinical and non-clinical patient services onsite in Boston. You will interact directly with patients to ensure comfort, collect vitals, document information, and coordinate flow with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; Direct MA experience or related medical work is preferred, with strong communication and privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - preferred.
• Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in busy environments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures; proficient in medical office software.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Perform general office duties such as answering phones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms; act as liaison with other departments for patient advocacy.
• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations; keep rooms neat and stocked; maintain sterile instruments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Vital signs collection

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Mass General Brigham seeks a Medical Assistant I to support clinical and non-clinical patient services onsite in Boston. You will interact directly with patients to ensure comfort, collect vitals, document information, and coordinate flow with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; Direct MA experience or related medical work is preferred, with strong communication and privacy compliance.