Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.; Greenbush (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a 32-hour Medical Assistant to support our internal medicine office in Scituate, MA, onsite from 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Thursday. The role includes vital signs, patient intake, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of MA experience, BLS and CMA certification, and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for an MA degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• BLS Certification and CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and non-clinical patient services, taking vital signs and documenting information.
• Interview patients, prepare equipment, and ensure accurate medical records.
• Explain procedures and medications to patients and organize educational materials.

Skills

MA experience

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Job Summary

Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. (Mass 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.

We are located at 56 New Driftway (Suite 101) in Scituate, MA. As an Internal Medicine office, we offer a full range of primary care services - from routine check-ups and health screenings to complex diagnostic evaluation and treatment - for adult patients. With only 6 providers total, our small yet mighty team operates in a close-knit, supportive, and collaborative practice environment. Are you ready to bring your talent to this office and join us in moving community-based ambulatory care forward? We are seeking a 32-hour Medical Assistant to support our practice onsite Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-5:30pm.

Summary

The 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.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

• Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 56 New Driftway
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $22.75 - $24.94/Hourly
• Grade: 3

At 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.

EEO Statement

2415 Harbor Medical Associates, Inc. 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.

Competency Framework

At 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.

About Mass General Brigham

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world's most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we're more than a system-we're leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.