Medical Assistant, Primary Care
Mass General Brigham · Weymouth-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $22.75–$24.94 an hourAbout $47,320–$51,875 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'associate degree', 'professional certificate']
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- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High School Diploma or Equivalentrequired
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
from the posting - Direct MA experience or medical field workrequired
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required
from the posting - Vital signs measurementrequired
measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information
from the posting - Patient documentationrequired
interview patients to obtain medical information
from the posting - Patient communication and customer servicerequired
acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach
from the posting - Clinical workflow proficiencyrequired
on-the-job training to help you learn the department's workflows
from the posting - Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationpreferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
from the posting - Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification)preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
from the posting - Associate's Degree Medical Assistingpreferred
Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred
from the posting - Phlebotomyimplied
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens
from the posting - Vaccination administrationimplied
Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine
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Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
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
Brigham and Women’s Harbor Medical Associates in South Weymouth is located at 541 Main Street, South Weymouth, 02190. This location has multiple specialties including Cardiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pathology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Vascular Surgery. This location also provides services such as Blood Draw Lab, Imaging, Primary Care and Urgent Care/Fast Care. Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving community-based ambulatory care forward?We are seeking a Full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support our Primary Care suite onsite Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 6:00pm.
We ideally aim to have our clinical support staff members working 1:1 or 1:2 with assigned providers, but they do cross-cover, rotate, and collaborate with other providers as needed. They can see upwards of 20+ patients per 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] - Various Issuers preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Recently completed your Medical Assistant program and earned your national certification, but don’t have hands-on experience yet? This is the role for you!
This is a great opportunity to launch your healthcare career, build your clinical skills, and gain valuable experience. Our team provides on-the-job training to help you learn the department’s workflows and feel confident in your role.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.75 - $24.94/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
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.
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