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Medical Assistant, Spine and Pain Mangement


Job Location:

Newton, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 24
Posted: 6 September 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


Job Summary

Join a collaborative Spine and Pain Management team dedicated to helping patients find relief restore function and feel supported throughout their care this serene suburban setting our experienced clinicians provide advanced research-backed surgical and non-surgical spine care for conditions affecting the cervical thoracic and lumbar spine.

Our Pain Management Service delivers compassionate team-based care for patients experiencing acute chronic and cancer-related pain. Through a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach we create personalized treatment plans designed to reduce pain and help patients function as independently as possible.

Why This Role Is Exciting
As a Medical Assistant you will play an essential role in creating a smooth welcoming and efficient experience for patients. You will support providers and care teams with both clinical and administrative needs help prepare patients for visits document important health information and keep patient flow moving throughout the day.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys direct patient interaction teamwork and making a meaningful difference in a specialty care environment.

What Youll Do
Welcome and room patients prepare exam rooms and equipment and help ensure patients feel informed and comfortable.
Obtain and document vital signs height weight medical history and other relevant information in the medical record.
Support physicians nurse practitioners nurses and other members of the care team to promote efficient high-quality patient care.
Explain treatment procedures medications diet instructions and provider guidance while reinforcing patient education.
Assist with scheduling patient flow phone support insurance forms and general office responsibilities.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens including blood or tissue samples and perform phlebotomy if competency is demonstrated.
Maintain supplies and inventory including immunizations while monitoring expiration dates.
Administer immunizations when applicable and when certification or required experience criteria are met.
Support quality and safety initiatives including patient identification standards and hand hygiene.
Assist with onboarding and day-to-day support for junior Medical Assistants.


Qualifications

What Were Looking For
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
  • 12 years of direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field work required.
  • Basic Life Support certification preferred.
  • Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy clinical environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology procedures protocols and confidentiality requirements.
  • Ability to take vital signs obtain manual blood pressure readings and collect specimens as appropriate.
  • Comfort using electronic health record systems and medical office software.
  • Strong time-management problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Bring Your Skills to a Team That Makes an Impact

If you are looking for a meaningful Medical Assistant role where you can build relationships with patients support a highly skilled specialty team and contribute to compassionate coordinated care we encourage you to apply.

At Mass General Brigham our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to ensuring employees have access to a benefits package that is comprehensive contemporary and highly competitive. We offer a full range of benefits that meet the needs of you and your family including programs to support your health financial well-being and life.

Offerings include:

  • Medical dental and vision insurance
  • A robust retirement savings program
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition assistance and professional development support
  • And other perks!


Remote Type

Onsite


Work Location

159 Wells Avenue


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Employee Type

Regular


Work Shift

Day (United States of America)



Pay Range

$22.00 - $24.94/Hourly

Grade

3


At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


EEO Statement:

4100 Newton-Wellesley 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .


Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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