Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Efficiency

South Shore Health; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 66,764,000 - 95,418,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Quincy, MA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a busy ambulatory practice. You will room patients, take vitals, perform phlebotomy and vaccines under provider supervision, handle front desk tasks, and ensure smooth patient flow with a focus on safety and courtesy.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion (preferred), high school diploma, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• BLS certification required; CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms.
• Assist physicians with routine and non-routine procedures under supervision.
• Take vital signs and document them.
• Assist administrative team with scheduling, phone calls and chart prep.
• Coordinate room rotations and manage patient flow.
• Handle front desk duties and maintain clean, stocked rooms.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program (preferred)

Tools

Meditech

Lotus Notes

i-heal

Job description

South Shore Health in Quincy, MA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a busy ambulatory practice. You will room patients, take vitals, perform phlebotomy and vaccines under provider supervision, handle front desk tasks, and ensure smooth patient flow with a focus on safety and courtesy.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion (preferred), high school diploma, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team and patient care excellence.