Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Medford, MA location. You will support clinical and non-clinical patient services, including vital signs, patient interviews, and appointment management.

The role requires phlebotomy skills, immunization administration when qualified, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure smooth patient flow in a busy primary care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• BLS certification and CMA preferred; licensure relevant to MA role.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy and immunizations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, document patient data, and manage patient flow.
• Interview patients, explain procedures, and provide education materials.
• Collect specimens, prepare them for testing, and perform phlebotomy if competent.
• Maintain immunization inventory and administer vaccines as applicable.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Medical interviewing

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Medical Assisting (preferred)

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

Epic

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 SummaryOur Internal Medicine office is committed to building a healthier community in the Medford area, and that’s why we’re bringing world-class health care affiliated with Mass General Brigham to your neighborhood. Our Medford Internal Medicine location offers adult primary care services. Our experienced internal medicine team offers comprehensive, compassionate care with convenient access to cardiac testing, labs, and imaging. We are located 101 Main Street in Medford, Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on having a close-knit, highly collaborative team who are all passionate about patient care in the community!Our office is easily accessible by public transportation, with an MBTA bus stop located directly in front of the building. While on-site parking is not available, free, non-permit street parking may be available on South Street, just around the corner from the office.We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Medical Assistant onsite Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm.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.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential 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.QualificationsEducationHigh 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 [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferredCertified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferredExperienceDirect MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years requiredAdditional Job Details (if applicable)At least 2 years of experience and Epic experience preferredRemote TypeOnsiteWork Location101 Main StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$22.75 - $24.94/HourlyGrade3At 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: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.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.