Clinical Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

Clinical assistant jobs in Massachusetts concentrate in acute care, ambulatory clinics, and specialty physician practices, with demand at every level from entry-level medical assistants to experienced clinical coordinators. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, where major systems like Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health maintain large clinical workforces. The most consistent openings are in primary care, oncology, and behavioral health settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerDana-Farber Cancer Institute
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring25
Work type90% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Assistant Clinical Director (RN Hospice)
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Assistant Clinical Director (RN Hospice)
Autumn Hospice
Randolph, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree

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MDC (Wellesley, MA)
Dental Clinical Assistant
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Dental Clinical Assistant
MDC (Wellesley, MA)
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$27.92 - $29.48/hr
On-Site

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$48k - $58k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Boston Children's Hospital
Clinical Assistant - Outpatient Psychiatry
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Clinical Assistant - Outpatient Psychiatry
Boston Children's Hospital
Brookline, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$18.34 - $25.9/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Massachusetts General Hospital
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Phase 1 Oncology Clinical Trials-MGH Termeer Center
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Phase 1 Oncology Clinical Trials-MGH Termeer Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Administrative & Office Support
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$127k.4 - $174k.2/yr
Master's degree in nursing

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Clinical Assistant Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brookline
4 jobs
Plymouth
3 jobs
Chestnut Hill
3 jobs
Quincy
2 jobs
Milford
2 jobs
Cambridge
2 jobs
Weston
1 job
Andover
1 job

Clinical Assistant Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute13
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health10
  • Headlands Research
    Headlands Research5
  • Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston Children's Hospital3
  • Quincy College
    Quincy College2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Education
  • Government & Public Sector

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical assistant jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential preferred or required
  • Completion of an accredited medical assisting or clinical assistant program
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic
  • Ability to perform clinical tasks including phlebotomy, vital signs, and specimen collection
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient-facing and care team coordination
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider

Clinical Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical assistant in Massachusetts?

Most Massachusetts employers require completion of an accredited medical assisting program, typically offered at community colleges and vocational schools throughout the state. Massachusetts does not issue a state license for clinical assistants, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the CMA through the American Association of Medical Assistants or the RMA through American Medical Technologists significantly strengthens your candidacy. Many programs include externships that lead directly to offers at Massachusetts health systems.

Which companies hire clinical assistants in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts clinical assistant roles are posted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and Headlands Research and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers and multispecialty group practices means openings appear consistently across both hospital-based and outpatient employer types.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most clinical assistant jobs?

Boston, Brookline, and Plymouth have the most clinical assistant openings in Massachusetts. Boston leads by volume because of its concentration of academic medical centers and specialty hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield generate consistent demand through large regional health systems and community health centers that serve populations well outside their immediate city limits.

Are there remote clinical assistant jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical assistant roles are primarily hands-on and patient-facing, so fully remote positions represent a small share of the market. About 10% of clinical assistant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve care coordination, prior authorizations, or telehealth support rather than direct clinical tasks.

How can I get hired as a clinical assistant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a medical assisting externship embedded in your training program, which many Massachusetts community colleges arrange with regional health systems. Mass General Brigham and Boston Medical Center regularly bring on clinical assistants through new-grad pipelines and community health worker programs. Lateral moves from roles like patient services representative, medical receptionist, or phlebotomist are common, and holding a current BLS certification gives entry-level candidates a concrete advantage in competitive application pools.

Where can I find and apply to clinical assistant jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to clinical assistant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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