Onsite Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 65,188,000 - 71,463,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. The role involves taking vital signs, documenting information, scheduling appointments, and helping manage patient flow.

You will interact directly with patients, explain treatment procedures, assist with phlebotomy if qualified, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure efficient and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Medical Assisting degree preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS required.
• Experience: 1–2 years in MA or medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, show to exam rooms, collect vital signs.
• Explain procedures and medications to patients; provide patient education materials.
• Handle general office duties, answer phones, and assist with insurance forms; liaise with departments.
• Collect blood and other specimens; log and prepare for testing; perform phlebotomy if competent.
• Maintain immunization inventory and check expiration dates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Vital signs

EHR systems

Medical terminology

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. The role involves taking vital signs, documenting information, scheduling appointments, and helping manage patient flow.

You will interact directly with patients, explain treatment procedures, assist with phlebotomy if qualified, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure efficient and compassionate care.