Medical Assistant

Mass General Brigham

. Support daily operations and patient flow in community-based primary care and specialty outpatient practices .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDanvers • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care support, including vital sign measurement, phlebotomy, and immunization administration under provider supervision. Strong ability to collaborate with clinical teams and manage patient flow in outpatient settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant ExperiencePhlebotomy SkillsEpic ExperienceNational MA CertificationBasic Life Support Certification

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementPatient DocumentationPhlebotomyImmunization AdministrationPatient EducationClinical AssistanceOffice AdministrationLaboratory Specimen PreparationPatient Flow ManagementMedical Record Keeping

Soft Skills

Patient AdvocacyCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Epic

Certifications & Qualifications

National MA CertificationBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Ambulatory CareOutpatient PracticesPatient CareMedical Assistant TrainingQuality Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily operations and patient flow in community-based primary care and specialty outpatient practices
Work alongside physicians, advanced practitioners, and other clinical team members
Assist with examinations and treatment of patients under provider direction
Assist junior Medical Assistants and participate in onboarding training
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare equipment
Interview patients, obtain medical information, measure vital signs, weight, and height, and document records
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions
Order and organize patient education materials
Perform office duties including answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms
Liaise with other departments and advocate for patients
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens
Perform phlebotomy when competent
Maintain immunization inventory and check expiration dates
Provide immunizations when applicable under provider supervision
Participate in departmental quality initiatives including two patient identifiers and hand hygiene
Ensure patient comfort and address patient concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
1-2 years of direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field work required
Medical Assistant training program, course, diploma program, or minimum of 1 year professional experience
National MA certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT strongly preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred
Epic experience strongly preferred
Ambulatory/Outpatient experience strongly preferred
Ability to perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated
Certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine, with provider supervision, for applicable immunization duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities