Medical Assistant, North Shore Locations
About The Position
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking Medical Assistants for Primary Care and Specialty outpatient practices across the North Shore, including Salem, Saugus, Marblehead, Danvers, Peabody, Beverly, Rowley, Swampscott, and Lynn. The role supports daily operations and patient flow in community-based physician practices. Under the direction of a physician or advanced practitioner, Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with patient examinations and treatment, and help ensure a positive patient experience. Practices operate between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Full-time positions offer eight-hour shifts scheduled within that timeframe; part-time and per diem opportunities are also available. The role combines clinical and non-clinical patient services, including vital signs, patient documentation, appointment scheduling, patient interaction, and coordination with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field work: 1–2 years required.
- A Medical Assistant course or diploma program, or a minimum of one year of professional Medical Assistant experience, is strongly preferred.
- National Medical Assistant certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT is strongly preferred.
- Experience administering vaccines for three years or certification is required when providing immunizations, along with provider supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- National Medical Assistant certification.
- Epic experience.
- Ambulatory or outpatient experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and support their learning by participating in onboarding training.
- Escort patients to examination rooms, prepare equipment, interview patients, measure vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients; order and organize educational materials.
- Perform general office duties, including answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms; liaise with other departments and advocate for patients using a positive customer service approach.
- Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens for testing; perform phlebotomy when competence is demonstrated.
- Maintain immunization inventory and check expiration dates.
- Provide immunizations when applicable, with required certification or three years of vaccine-administration experience and provider supervision.
- Support appropriate departmental quality initiatives, including use of two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.
- Support patient flow and collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
