What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant II position at Mass General Brigham?
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Medical AssistantDover and Portsmouth
Job Type: Full-Time
Patient Care: Yes
Why Join Us?
✨ $750 Sign on Bonus
✨ Gain Specialized Care, hands-on experience while making a real impact on patient care.
✨ Opportunities for growth and professional development.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Guide patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document medical information.
✅ Explain treatment plans, medications, and physician instructions to patients.
✅ Perform phlebotomy, collect lab specimens, and prepare samples for testing.
✅ Manage appointment scheduling, insurance forms, and office tasks with a customer-service mindset.
✅ Maintain immunization inventory and administer vaccines (if certified or experienced).
✅ Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing to ensure efficient care
✅Assist with procedures
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Education: Medical Assistant Program, EMT or Military Trained (Associate’s in Medical Assisting preferred).
✔ Experience: 1-2 years of hands-on medical assisting experience.
✔ Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) & Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) w/in 1yr.
✔ Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, proficiency in EHR systems, and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
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EEO Statement:
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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.
