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Front desk & admin

Clinic/Practice Assistant, North Shore Locations

Mass General Brigham logoMass General Brigham$17.71–$24.94/hrUnited StatesFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $17.71–$24.94 an hour. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $23.54 an hour, the middle half $21.33–$24.63, across 207 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical administrative assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $24.18 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

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc.

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

We are seeking Clinic/Practice Assistants to join our Primary Care outpatient practices across the North Shore. Opportunities are available at the following locations: Salem, Saugus, Marblehead, Danvers, Peabody, Beverly, Rowley, Swampscott, and Lynn.

Our practices operate between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with full-time positions offering 8-hour shifts scheduled within this timeframe.

Dedicated to administrative support, our clinic/practice assistants serve as the gatekeepers of our practices and ensure that teams are delivering the highest quality experience that exceeds our patients' expectations. We are looking for well-rounded customer service professionals who can multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in an outpatient setting!

The ideal candidate will have direct healthcare administrative or medical office experience, along with strong customer service and organizational skills.

Summary

Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits, including scheduling, check-in, and check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

-Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.

-Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.

-Greet and assist patients.

-Answer telephones, assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments.

-File materials in patient folders and print appointment schedules.

-Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical records/LMR.

-Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.

-Open and distribute unit mail or faxes.

-Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc., as directed.

-May be required to accept co-payments.

-Handles, screens, and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations,

-provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.

-Acts as "Super User" for scheduling, registration, and billing systems.

-Provides assistance and training to others in these areas.

-May perform more complex or specialized functions (i.e., surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking) at a more advanced competency level.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] preferred

Experience

Office experience 2-3 years required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Strongly Preferred

  • Healthcare/Medical Admin experience
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience working in a community-based medical practice
  • Epic experience preferred

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

104 Endicott Street

Pay Range

$17.71 - $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 package. In 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:

3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. 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 Veteran’s 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 (857)-282-7642.

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.

From Mass General Brigham's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is a Boston-area integrated academic health system with 14 (source: Mass General Brigham, About Mass General Brigham) hospitals, including Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's, and more than 85,000 (source: Mass General Brigham, About Mass General Brigham) employees. Source: Mass General Brigham, About Mass General Brigham

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