Lead Medical Assistant, Endocrinology

Lead Medical Assistant

Site: Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.

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Job Summary

Location: 541 Main Street, Weymouth Are you an experienced Medical Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Mass General Brigham is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to join our Endocrinology team in Weymouth. This is an exciting new role for the department, offering the opportunity to help shape workflows, support clinical operations, and serve as a trusted resource for a growing team. In this leadership-focused position, you will continue to provide hands-on patient care while also supporting Medical Assistant staff through training, mentoring, daily coordination, and clinical oversight. Under the direction of the Practice Manager, you will work closely with providers, practice leadership, and site-based clinical teams to promote efficient operations, strong communication, and an exceptional patient experience. Schedule: Hours may range from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Flexibility is needed to support department needs and patient care operations.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a newly created role within the department, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact from the start.

You will help strengthen team operations, support clinical excellence, and contribute to the continued growth of the Endocrinology practice.

This is a great growth opportunity for a Medical Assistant who enjoys leadership, collaboration, and process improvement.

You will serve as a mentor, role model, and go-to resource for Medical Assistant colleagues.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to the Medical Assistant team.
• Support clinical operations by helping coordinate patient flow and ensuring timely, efficient care delivery.
• Assist with patient intake, including obtaining medical history, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and supporting office-based procedures.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members to promote effective workload distribution and use of resources.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, the Practice Manager, and providers to support communication and issue resolution.
• Participate in new clinical initiatives, quality control programs, competency assessments, interview processes, onboarding, and precepting of new hires or students.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative team environment focused on teamwork, professional development, and high-quality patient care.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• 35 years of Medical Assistant experience required, including demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and team management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, protocols, HIPAA, and privacy regulations.
• Ability to take vital signs, perform manual blood pressure, collect specimens, multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Experience with electronic health record systems and medical office software.

Benefits and Career Support

At Mass General Brigham, employees are our most important resource. We are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, career growth, and life outside of work. 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!

If you are ready to grow your career, support a collaborative clinical team, and help build a new leadership role within the department, we encourage you to apply.

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