Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Mass General Brigham; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Nantucket Cottage Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to join the patient care team. The MA collaborates with providers, LPNs, and RNs to perform essential duties, manage data, and support health maintenance in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, conducting routine tests, and guiding patients with education. Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality are essential; BLS/CPR certification required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS/CPR certification within one week of hire.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Typing 15 WPM minimum.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments for patient care within scope and standards.
• Obtains vital signs and documents in EHR.
• Performs ECGs, vision/hearing screenings, and specimen collection.
• Supports patient education and team-based care.
• Handles administrative tasks and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Typing 15 WPM

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EHR

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Nantucket Cottage Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to join the patient care team. The MA collaborates with providers, LPNs, and RNs to perform essential duties, manage data, and support health maintenance in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, conducting routine tests, and guiding patients with education. Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality are essential; BLS/CPR certification required