Patient Care Assistant I - Onsite Clinical Support

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical and non-clinical patient services.

You will interview patients, take vital signs, record medical information, and assist with rooming and specimen collection in a busy outpatient setting. Responsibilities include handling routine office tasks, coordinating with physicians and nursing staff, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• 0–1 year MA or medical field experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment.
• Record patients' medical history and vital statistics in medical records.
• Perform general office duties (phones, dictation, forms) and liaise with departments.
• Collect blood or other lab specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms and keep them neat and stocked.
• Sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Vital signs

EHR proficiency

Medical terminology

Patient interaction

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Medical office software

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical and non-clinical patient services.

You will interview patients, take vital signs, record medical information, and assist with rooming and specimen collection in a busy outpatient setting. Responsibilities include handling routine office tasks, coordinating with physicians and nursing staff, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR.