Medical Assistant, Primary Care

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians in Lexington, MA, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support a Primary Care practice onsite, Monday–Friday, 7:45am–4:15pm or 8:00am–4:30pm, 40 hours weekly.

You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, assist with phlebotomy if competent, and help manage patient flow while collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure compassionate, efficient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assisting preferred.
• 1-2 years direct MA experience required.
• BLS Certification required; CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, document patient information and enter data in the medical record.
• Interview patients, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy if competent.
• Explain procedures and medications; assist with onboarding and education materials.
• Manage phone calls, scheduling, and patient flow; liaise with providers.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Medical Assisting

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

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

Located at 1 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA 024, The Lurie Center for Autism, we believe that people with autism and developmental disabilities deserve to be viewed as individuals. They each have their own personal talents, strengths, and challenges.

Our dedicated care teams provide comprehensive services to help people with autism reach their full potential, regardless of economic, social, or ethnic background. We provide compassionate care for patients and support for their families across the lifespan.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour experienced Medical Assistant to support the practice onsite, Monday through Friday 7:45am-4:15pm or 8:00-4:30pm. The medical assistant will work 1:1 with our Primary Care provider in our single provider practice, seeing approximately 8 patients a day.

Summary

The 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? Yes

Essential 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.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]

Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred

Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

At least 3 years of Medical Assistant experience, with a passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working with patients with disabilities, building meaningful connections, and adapting their approach to meet each patient's individual needs.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1 Maguire Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.75 - $24.94/Hourly

Grade

3At 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

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 Framework

At 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.