Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine

The General Hospital Corporation; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Sports Medicine team. You will support providers caring for athletes across levels, help maintain smooth clinical flow, and contribute to a best-in-class patient experience.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, vital signs, specimen handling, and documentation within the EHR. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and compassionate care in a fast-paced setting.

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.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to comply with privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Ability to take vital signs 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients, obtain medical histories, and measure vital signs.
• Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits and procedures.
• Document patient information, medical history, vital statistics, and test results accurately in the medical record.
• Support clinical flow by partnering closely with providers, nurses, and other care team members.
• Collect, label, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens for testing as appropriate.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and safely dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Assist with general office and patient service needs, including phone support and forms.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification preferred

Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Site: 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

Location: 978 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Setting: On-site, Sports Medicine

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. Medical Assistants primarily partner with one to two providers and support approximately 15-20 patients per day in a role that is 100% clinical. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patients across sports medicine, pediatrics, and orthopedics.

Role Overview

The Medical Assistant supports healthcare providers by assisting with direct patient care, visit preparation, clinical documentation, patient flow, and select administrative needs. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a patient-centered approach. You will interact directly with patients, help prepare them for appointments, document important clinical information, and partner with the care team to ensure each visit runs efficiently and compassionately.

Direct patient care is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients, obtain medical histories, and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits and procedures.
• Document patient information, medical history, vital statistics, and test results accurately in the medical record.
• Support clinical flow by partnering closely with providers, nurses, and other members of the care team.
• Collect, label, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens for testing as appropriate.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment rooms.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and safely dispose of contaminated supplies following established protocols.
• Assist with general office and patient service needs, including phone support, forms, coordination with other departments, and patient advocacy.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by communicating clearly, compassionately, and professionally.

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)

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to join a respected Sports Medicine team where your work directly supports patients, providers, and the overall care experience. You will gain hands‑on clinical experience in a dynamic specialty setting while contributing to a collaborative team focused on high-quality, patient-centered care.

In this role, you'll help fill staffing gaps caused by call‑outs, vacations, leaves, and vacancies. In this role, you will help fill staffing gaps caused by call‑outs, vacations, leaves, and vacancies. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, dependable, and comfortable communicating by phone.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

978-980 Worcester Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States