Medical Assistant I - Primary Care Support

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a role that supports healthcare teams with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring smooth patient flow while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to facilitate care. Qualifications emphasize strong communication, accuracy, and adherence to privacy rules; experience with EHR systems and medical

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Compliance with privacy rules and confidentiality regulations.
• Ability to take vital signs and collect specimens.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and protocols.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and medical office software.
• Ability to reason through problems and evaluate options.
• Time management for self and team.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital signs.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare equipment.
• Document medical history and vital statistics in medical records.
• Perform general office duties including phones and dictation.
• Act as liaison with other departments and advocate for patients.
• Collect blood or other specimens and prepare for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain supplies.
• Sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all policies and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Privacy/confidentiality

Vital signs collection

Medical terminology

Medical office software

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certificate

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a role that supports healthcare teams with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring smooth patient flow while collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to facilitate care. Qualifications emphasize strong communication, accuracy, and adherence to privacy rules; experience with EHR systems and medical