Orthopedics Medical Assistant: Hands-On, Fast-Paced Care

Mass General Brigham; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

A robust retirement savings program

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development support

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Assistant to support doctors, nurses, and other clinicians in a busy orthopedic setting at multiple MA locations. You will balance direct patient care with essential administrative duties, ensuring smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have hands-on MA experience, competency in phlebotomy, vital signs, and immunizations, plus strong EHR skills and communication. Onsite schedule times and a 40-hour workweek are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• 1–2 years of direct Medical Assistant experience or related field experience required.
• Prior hands-on experience with orthopedic casting is required.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• National Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain vital signs, take manual blood pressure readings, and collect specimens.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, escort them to examination rooms, prepare equipment, and support patient flow.
• Interview patients, collect medical information, and obtain vital signs and anthropometrics.
• Assist providers with clinical care and reinforce care instructions.
• Collect, label, log, and prepare specimens for testing; perform phlebotomy when competent.
• Administer immunizations when applicable and supervised.
• Maintain immunization inventory and monitor expiration dates.
• Support junior Medical Assistants with onboarding and training.
• Handle phones, forms, and care navigation; coordinate with departments.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and hand hygiene standards.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in line with requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Immunizations

EHR experience

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Medical Assisting preferred

BLS certification preferred

National Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical office software

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Medical Assistant to support doctors, nurses, and other clinicians in a busy orthopedic setting at multiple MA locations. You will balance direct patient care with essential administrative duties, ensuring smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates have hands-on MA experience, competency in phlebotomy, vital signs, and immunizations, plus strong EHR skills and communication. Onsite schedule times and a 40-hour workweek are provided.