Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a patient care assistant to support clinical and non-clinical healthcare teams. You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow.

This onsite role involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure smooth, high-quality care. The position requires a high school diploma; BLS and CMA credentials are preferred, with EMT for Massachusetts also favored.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (Massachusetts) - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure 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; liaise with other departments and advocate for patients with good customer service.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keep rooms neat, stocked and sterile.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a patient care assistant to support clinical and non-clinical healthcare teams. You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow.

This onsite role involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure smooth, high-quality care. The position requires a high school diploma; BLS and CMA credentials are preferred, with EMT for Massachusetts also favored.