Medical Assistant II (Per Diem) - Patient Care & Admin

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation (Mass General Brigham) onsite per diem Medical Assistant role supports healthcare teams by handling clinical and non-clinical patient services. You will take vital signs, document in the EHR, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow under physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• BLS Certification and CMA certification preferred.
• 1–2 years Direct MA experience or related medical field work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and support junior Medical Assistants.
• Show patients to exam rooms, prepare equipment, interview patients, obtain vital signs, and record in the medical record.
• Explain treatment procedures and medications; organize educational materials for patient education.
• Perform general office duties and liaise with other departments while advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other specimens and log them; perform phlebotomy if competent.
• Maintain immunizations inventory and check expiration dates.
• Provide immunizations when certified or with supervision.
• Contribute to departmental quality initiatives (e.g., two patient identifiers and hand hygiene).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Privacy/compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

EHR systems

Medical office software

Job description

The General Hospital Corporation (Mass General Brigham) onsite per diem Medical Assistant role supports healthcare teams by handling clinical and non-clinical patient services. You will take vital signs, document in the EHR, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow under physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting is preferred.