Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley, MA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support sports medicine providers, athletes and active patients. You will help maintain smooth clinical flow, take vitals, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other medical assistants to deliver high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
• 0–1 year of direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to comply with privacy and confidentiality rules.

Responsibilities

• Support providers who care for athletes in a sports medicine setting.
• Help maintain smooth clinical flow and patient visits.
• Drape, position and assist during examinations and procedures.
• Take vitals, prepare exam rooms, and document patient information in the EHR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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

Are you looking to build your clinical career in a fast-paced, team-oriented sports medicine environment? Newton-Wellesley’s Sports Medicine team is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support providers who care for athletes and active patients of all levels—from high school, college, and professional athletes to weekend and recreational athletes. Our specialists provide state-of-the-art outpatient surgical treatment using regional anesthesia for conditions of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. As part of this collaborative care team, you will play an important role in supporting patient visits, maintaining smooth clinical flow, and helping deliver an excellent care experience.

Why Join Our Team?

In this role, you will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and fellow Medical Assistants in a highly collaborative support model. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients across sports medicine and orthopedics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
• 0–1 year of direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples or other specimens as appropriate.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
• Comfort using electronic health record systems and medical office software.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Location: 978 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA Hours: May vary between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Setting: On-site, Sports Medicine Our providers are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and building meaningful, lasting relationships with our clinical support staff—creating an environment where you can continuously learn, grow, and thrive in your career! Join a team where you can make a meaningful impact every day! Remote Type Onsite Work Location 978-980 Worcester Street Pay Range $22.00 - $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

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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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