Medical Assistant, Neurosurgery & Spine

Mass General Brigham South Peabody, MA 01960, US

$22 - $24.94 / hour

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

Location: 4 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join a collaborative Neurosurgery and Spine practice where your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-first approach help create a smooth, supportive experience for every patient. As a Medical Assistant, you will play an important role in keeping the practice running efficiently while working closely with providers, patients, and families in a fast-paced specialty care setting.
Why This Role Stands Out
• Be part of a specialty care team supporting patients through important neurosurgery and spine care visits.
• Work a consistent weekday schedule with no evening or weekend shifts.
• Use your clinical and administrative skills to help patients feel prepared, supported, and cared for throughout their visit.
• Collaborate with experienced providers and care team members in a professional, patient-centered environment.
What You’ll Do
• Support efficient patient flow throughout the practice.
• Assist during office visits, including rooming patients and supporting examinations, procedures, and treatments as directed.
• Perform clinically appropriate care coordination tasks, such as general patient guidance, test results, prescription refill support, and related follow-up needs.
• Maintain neat, clean, organized, and safe patient care areas.
• Interact with patients and families in a professional, friendly, and compassionate manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High School diploma/GED
Either BLS or Annual Manikin training including CPR and AED after 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1-year professional experience
National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to join a respected Sports Medicine team where your work directly supports patients, providers, and the overall care experience. You will gain hands-on clinical experience in a dynamic specialty setting while contributing to a collaborative team focused on high-quality, patient-centered care.

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 detail-oriented, compassionate, and excited to support patients in a sports medicine and orthopedic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

4 Centennial Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.00 - $24.94/Hourly

Grade

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.

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