Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine

Mass General Brigham•Wellesley, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Sports Medicine team is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers caring for athletes and active patients, from high school, college, and professional athletes to recreational athletes. The team provides outpatient surgical treatment for shoulder, knee, and ankle conditions. The Medical Assistant supports direct patient care, visit preparation, clinical documentation, patient flow, and selected administrative needs, working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other Medical Assistants. The role is entirely clinical, with staff primarily partnering with one or two providers and supporting approximately 15–20 patients per day. The position also helps cover staffing gaps caused by call-outs, vacations, leaves, and vacancies. Direct patient care is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to comply with local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure and collect blood samples or other specimens as appropriate.
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
Comfort using electronic health record systems and medical office software.
Strong time management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certified Medical Assistant credential.
0–1 year of direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome and room patients, obtain medical histories, and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits and procedures.
Accurately document patient information, medical history, vital statistics, and test results in the medical record.
Support clinical flow by partnering with providers, nurses, and other care team members.
Collect, label, log, and prepare blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens for testing as appropriate.
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment rooms.
Clean and sterilize instruments and safely dispose of contaminated supplies according to established protocols.
Assist with general office and patient service needs, including phone support, forms, coordination with other departments, and patient advocacy.
Communicate clearly, compassionately, and professionally to contribute to a positive patient experience.
Help fill staffing gaps caused by call-outs, vacations, leaves, and vacancies.