Practice Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts
Practice Assistant jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where major healthcare systems and academic medical centers drive consistent demand for the role at every level from entry-level to senior clinical support. Partners in Health, Mass General Brigham, and UMass Memorial Health are among the most established employers with ongoing practice assistant needs, particularly in primary care, behavioral health, and specialty outpatient settings. Massachusetts ranks among the most active markets in the region for this role, with demand steady across both urban clinic networks and community health centers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerBeth Israel Lahey Health
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring32
Work type59% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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Medical Assistant, Summit Family Practice, Heywood Medical Group
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Heywood Medical Group
Medical Assistant, Summit Family Practice, Heywood Medical Group
Gardner, Massachusetts
New 21h ago
Sr. Practice Assistant
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Sr. Practice Assistant
Boston, Massachusetts
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Practice Assistant II - Per Diem
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Practice Assistant II - Per Diem
Concord, Massachusetts
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Sr. Practice Assistant - Radiation Oncology
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Sr. Practice Assistant - Radiation Oncology
Boston, Massachusetts
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Clinical Practice Assistant/Medical Assistant – Gerontology
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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Clinical Practice Assistant/Medical Assistant – Gerontology
Brookline, Massachusetts
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Medical Assistant, Summit Family Practice, Heywood Medical Group
Heywood Medical Group·Gardner, Massachusetts
Job functions:
$21.25 - $31.22/hr
Managed care
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Hours: Per Diem, Days/Evenings
$21.25 - $31.22
Disclaimer:
Qualifications:
You Matter Here!
Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter!
Hours: Per Diem, Days/Evenings
$21.25 - $31.22
Disclaimer:
We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of Management, Physician and/or Nursing, incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care and medical office clinical support and clerical functions. Clinical duties include: Scheduling tests, obtaining and recording patient health information, including vitals and injections and rooming patients; performing in office testing, supporting providers; performing tasks /schedule management to help providers run on time; bucket management, schedule review; materials management and any other duties and locations as assigned. Must learn and perform new standards and processes as they are implemented and participate in customer service and patient satisfaction initiatives. Complete any assigned training. Perform phlebotomy services and administer vaccines. Clerical duties include: Answering phones, appointment scheduling, providing patient education. For complete description see below.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
- Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.
- Advocates to ensure privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.
- Maintains a clean and safe practice and hospital.
- Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
- Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
- Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
- Complies with the Heywood Healthcare Attendance and Tardiness Policy.
- Completed all Heywood Healthcare and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.
- Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.
- Provides patient care by assisting with implementation of care plans. Assesses health status, documents interventions and evaluates patient progress following standard procedures.
- Performs basic office laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, urine culture, hematocrit, sed rate, mono spot, pregnancy tests, throat cultures and related procedures.
- Performs basic clinical procedures such as venipuncture/phlebotomy. Prepares documents and administers vaccines/non-intravenous injections as directed.
- Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, making phone calls and related duties as required or directed.
- Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination. Takes and records vital signs and EKG’s. Documents intake assessment. Assists physician and others in clinical procedures as required or directed.
- Assist in triaging medical calls as per office protocol. Returns patient calls and documents in patient record as required or directed. Calls in prescriptions and refills as directed. Document prescription calls.
- Reviews laboratory results. Ensures abnormal results are brought to the attention of the physician and others as appropriate.
- Maintains records, reports, logs and other statistical information as required or directed.
- Processes Medical Records incoming and outgoing according to practice guidelines and regulations.
- Schedules and coordinates patient visits and medical procedures, for both inpatients and outpatients.
- Registers patients for each patient visit, utilizing computer based registration/scheduling system.
- Verifies patients insurance coverage and eligibility.
- Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies including vaccines. Assures accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels. Rotates stock as required. Initiates requisitions for re-supply or special items.
- Issues and verifies patients managed care referral.
- Collects copays from patients for visits, maintains records and reconciles daily deposits.
- Completes tasks associated with clinical inbox/ practice buckets (personal, practice referral, medical record and others assigned) proficiently and in a timely manner.
- Instruments and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure to support infection control.
- Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
- Provide coverage when needed at other locations within Heywood Medical Group.
- All other duties and locations as assigned.
Statement of Other Duties
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain within six months of employment
- Completion of accredited program in Medical Office Assisting (MOA) at an accredited school, or relevant job experience preferred.
Required Certifications
- CMA/RMA or equivalent required. (Candidates with appropriate training or experience can obtain certification within six months of employment).
- BLS through American Heart Association required or must obtain within six months of employment
Minimum Work Experience
- Experience in a medical office preferred.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills preferred.
- Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records is required.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, evening, and weekends required.
- Reliable transportation for travel between locations required.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Heywood Medical Group
Medical Assistant, Summit Family Practice, Heywood Medical Group
Gardner, Massachusetts
New 21h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$21.25 - $31.22/hr
Managed care
Job Description
Overview:
Hours: Per Diem, Days/Evenings
$21.25 - $31.22
Disclaimer:
Qualifications:
You Matter Here!
Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter!
Hours: Per Diem, Days/Evenings
$21.25 - $31.22
Disclaimer:
We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of Management, Physician and/or Nursing, incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care and medical office clinical support and clerical functions. Clinical duties include: Scheduling tests, obtaining and recording patient health information, including vitals and injections and rooming patients; performing in office testing, supporting providers; performing tasks /schedule management to help providers run on time; bucket management, schedule review; materials management and any other duties and locations as assigned. Must learn and perform new standards and processes as they are implemented and participate in customer service and patient satisfaction initiatives. Complete any assigned training. Perform phlebotomy services and administer vaccines. Clerical duties include: Answering phones, appointment scheduling, providing patient education. For complete description see below.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.
- Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.
- Advocates to ensure privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.
- Maintains a clean and safe practice and hospital.
- Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
- Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.
- Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
- Complies with the Heywood Healthcare Attendance and Tardiness Policy.
- Completed all Heywood Healthcare and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.
- Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.
- Provides patient care by assisting with implementation of care plans. Assesses health status, documents interventions and evaluates patient progress following standard procedures.
- Performs basic office laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, urine culture, hematocrit, sed rate, mono spot, pregnancy tests, throat cultures and related procedures.
- Performs basic clinical procedures such as venipuncture/phlebotomy. Prepares documents and administers vaccines/non-intravenous injections as directed.
- Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, making phone calls and related duties as required or directed.
- Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination. Takes and records vital signs and EKG’s. Documents intake assessment. Assists physician and others in clinical procedures as required or directed.
- Assist in triaging medical calls as per office protocol. Returns patient calls and documents in patient record as required or directed. Calls in prescriptions and refills as directed. Document prescription calls.
- Reviews laboratory results. Ensures abnormal results are brought to the attention of the physician and others as appropriate.
- Maintains records, reports, logs and other statistical information as required or directed.
- Processes Medical Records incoming and outgoing according to practice guidelines and regulations.
- Schedules and coordinates patient visits and medical procedures, for both inpatients and outpatients.
- Registers patients for each patient visit, utilizing computer based registration/scheduling system.
- Verifies patients insurance coverage and eligibility.
- Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies including vaccines. Assures accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels. Rotates stock as required. Initiates requisitions for re-supply or special items.
- Issues and verifies patients managed care referral.
- Collects copays from patients for visits, maintains records and reconciles daily deposits.
- Completes tasks associated with clinical inbox/ practice buckets (personal, practice referral, medical record and others assigned) proficiently and in a timely manner.
- Instruments and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure to support infection control.
- Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
- Provide coverage when needed at other locations within Heywood Medical Group.
- All other duties and locations as assigned.
Statement of Other Duties
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain within six months of employment
- Completion of accredited program in Medical Office Assisting (MOA) at an accredited school, or relevant job experience preferred.
Required Certifications
- CMA/RMA or equivalent required. (Candidates with appropriate training or experience can obtain certification within six months of employment).
- BLS through American Heart Association required or must obtain within six months of employment
Minimum Work Experience
- Experience in a medical office preferred.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills preferred.
- Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records is required.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, evening, and weekends required.
- Reliable transportation for travel between locations required.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
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Find Practice Assistant JobsPractice Assistant Jobs by City in Massachusetts
Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Brookline
4 jobsWaltham
3 jobsWayland
3 jobsPlymouth
3 jobsDedham
2 jobsQuincy
2 jobsBeverly
2 jobsConcord
2 jobsGardner
2 jobsNeedham
2 jobsLexington
2 jobsOak Bluffs
2 jobsChestnut Hill
2 jobsSalem
1 jobNewton
1 jobOrange
1 jobDanvers
1 jobHingham
1 jobMedford
1 jobMilford
1 jobBrighton
1 jobHamilton
1 jobMedfield
1 jobWeymouth
1 jobWellesley
1 jobWorcester
1 jobFoxborough
1 jobFramingham
1 jobLeominster
1 jobWinchester
1 jobJamaica Plain
1 jobPractice Assistant Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Beth Israel Lahey Health26
- Massachusetts General Hospital15
- Brigham and Women's Hospital10
- Optum5
- Heywood Medical2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in practice assistant jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active certification as a medical assistant recognized by a Massachusetts-registered credentialing body
- Experience using electronic health record systems such as Epic or Athenahealth
- Strong clinical intake skills including vital signs, phlebotomy, and patient rooming
- High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited medical assistant program
- Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient or primary care clinic environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient-facing and administrative tasks
Practice Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a practice assistant in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts employers require completion of an accredited medical assistant program, which can be completed at community colleges such as Bunker Hill Community College or Quinsigamond Community College. While Massachusetts does not issue a state license for practice assistants, most employers require or strongly prefer national certification through the AAMA (CMA credential) or the AMT (RMA credential). A background check and BLS certification are also standard requirements before starting.
Which companies hire practice assistants in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts practice assistant roles are posted by Beth Israel Lahey Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's large integrated health systems and community health center networks generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most practice assistant jobs?
Boston, Brookline, and Waltham have the most practice assistant openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates due to its concentration of academic medical centers, specialty practices, and community health organizations, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong regional health systems and federally qualified health centers that serve large patient populations outside the Greater Boston area.
Are there remote practice assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Practice assistant work is primarily hands-on and clinic-based, so most roles require on-site presence. About 41% of practice assistant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be administrative or care coordination roles rather than clinical ones.
How can I get hired as a practice assistant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or entry-level openings at Massachusetts's community health centers, such as those operated through the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers network. Mass General Brigham and Boston Medical Center run clinical support associate pipelines that consider candidates with completed medical assistant training but limited work history. Moving laterally from a medical receptionist or patient services coordinator role is another common route that Massachusetts employers recognize as relevant experience.
Where can I find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to practice assistant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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