Lead Medical Assistant / Clinical Office Coordinator
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $23–$27 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $24.66 an hour, the middle half $23.47–$25.98, across 252 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $23.78 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Take the Next Step in Your Medical Assistant Career!
Are you an experienced Medical Assistant ready to grow into a leadership role? Join our team as a Lead Medical Assistant / Clinical Office Coordinator, where you’ll play a key role in both patient care and daily clinic operations.
In this position, you’ll support physicians while also guiding and coordinating Medical Assistant activities to ensure a smooth, efficient, and patient-centered experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities.
Reporting to the Senior Practice Manager, you will work closely with physicians and staff to maintain high standards of care, patient flow, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support Medical Assistant staff in daily clinical operations
- Prepare patients for exams, including vitals, documentation, and intake
- Assist physicians with clinical procedures and patient care
- Coordinate workflows to ensure efficient patient flow and scheduling
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Serve as a resource for staff and help troubleshoot day-to-day issues
- Deliver excellent customer service to patients in person and over the phone
- Ensure compliance with clinical, safety, and confidentiality standards
What You Bring
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred
Required Experience
- 5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical or physician’s office preferred
Licensure & Certification
- Current BLS certification required within 4 months of hire
Key Skills & Strengths
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
- Excellent patient care and customer service skills
- Effective communication skills (in person and by phone)
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR); GE Centricity and/or Meditech preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced clinical environment
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role within a clinical setting
- Work closely with physicians and a collaborative care team
- Make a direct impact on patient experience and clinic efficiency
- Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development
From Emerson Hospital's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Emerson Hospital
Emerson Hospital is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in W Concord, MA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Emerson Hospital
Based in W Concord, MAHires in MassachusettsPay on its listings: 98.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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