Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Mass General Brigham; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 65,188,000 - 71,463,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. in Newburyport is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our Internal Medicine team.

The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or four 10-hour days from 7:30am to 6:00pm, totaling a 40-hour workweek at 260 Merrimack Street. You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and assist clinicians while maintaining patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document patient information.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Assist with examinations and prepare equipment.
• Record medical history and test results.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment rooms.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Medical terminology

Documentation

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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.

Job Summary

Our Newburyport location at 260 Merrimack Street is easy to access and conveniently situated just minutes off I‑95 and Route 1, making commuting simple from both the North Shore and southern New Hampshire. The site is located along the Merrimack River, offering a scenic waterfront setting, and is just a short distance from downtown Newburyport’s shops, restaurants, and walking paths.

This site is a dynamic, community-based multispecialty practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This site brings together a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff offering a broad range of services, including primary care, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonology, rheumatology, and additional specialty care. With a strong connection to the world-class resources of Mass General Brigham, the Newburyport practice combines the feel of a local community clinic with the clinical excellence, innovation, and support of a leading academic healthcare system.

We are seeking a full‑time 40‑hr Medical Assistant to support our Internal Medicine team! The desired schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or 4, 10‑hour days from 7:30am-6:00pm.

Summary

This 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.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• -Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their 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 telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• -Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• -Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked.
• -Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

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

Experience

Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

260 Merrimac Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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.

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