Medical Assistant II- 24 hours, Cancer Center Danvers

Massachusetts General Hospital; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and non-clinical patient services. You will take vital signs, interview patients, document information, and help manage patient flow under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with rooming patients, preparing equipment, and explaining procedures. Strong communication skills and EMR proficiency are required; 1–2 years MA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assisting degree preferred.
• 1–2 years MA or related medical field experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for patient interactions.
• Ability to take vital signs, measure vitals, and document in the medical record.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and medical office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare teams with patient services under supervision.
• Show patients to rooms, prepare equipment, interview patients, and record data.
• Explain procedures and instructions to patients; reinforce education materials.
• Collect blood, specimens, and perform phlebotomy if qualified; manage specimens.
• Support front-desk tasks and act as liaison between departments to ensure smooth flow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Patient data collection

Vital signs

EMR/EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting (preferred)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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 SummaryThe 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.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.QualificationsSchedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs- (8 hours, day shift)EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferredExperienceDirect MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.- Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.- Accuracy and attention to detail.- Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.- Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.- Managing one's own time and the time of others.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location102 Endicott StreetScheduled Weekly Hours24Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$22.75 - /Grade3At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.