Medical Assistant -Community Occupational Health

Medical Assistant - Community Occupational Health

We invite you to apply for the Medical Assistant – Community Occupational Health role at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital as part of Mass General Brigham’s Community Occupational Health program. This is a per diem day‑shift position based at 701 Central Avenue.

Mass General Brigham is a not‑for‑profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We value high‑performing teams that drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us.

This position supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non‑clinical patient services under the direction of providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. The role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, and collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
  Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certified Medical Assistant (national certification) preferred
• 1–2 years of direct medical assisting experience or in a medical field is required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal privacy regulations
• Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software
• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
• Managing one’s own time and that of others

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (lt 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (lt 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (lt 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Onsite

701 Central Avenue

$17.36 – $24.45 per hour

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .