Medical Assistant, Primary Care

Job overview

The Medical Assistant, Primary Care role is onsite in Waltham, MA, with travel to the Brighton site as needed. Pay is $21.00–$27.00 per hour. Charles River Community Health provides comprehensive primary healthcare and services to diverse, underserved communities. The assistant performs clinical and administrative work that keeps the medical department operating smoothly and supports providers and patients throughout visits. The role contributes to timely, coordinated primary care through patient intake, testing, documentation, and team support.

What you'll do

• Coordinate unit flow
• escort patients and record histories and vital signs
• perform EKGs and point-of-care testing
• collect and prepare specimens
• perform vision and hearing tests
• complete and enter forms and screenings
• assist providers during examinations and minor procedures
• support emergency response
• prepare and document vaccines as directed
• provide patient follow-up, schedule appointments, prepare instruments, maintain supplies, and collaborate with health center staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

primary care

patient intake

vital signs

point-of-care testing

vaccines

waltham ma

brighton ma

charles river community health

$21–$27/hour

part-time

evenings and saturdays as needed

bls or cpr required

ma certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• flexible spending account
• employee assistance program
• health reimbursement arrangement
• travel reimbursement
• and professional development.

Why this role

Part-time staff must work at least 20 hours per week. Evenings and Saturdays may be required; travel to Brighton and Waltham sites as needed. Recent graduates of accredited MA programs will be considered.

About the employer

Charles River Community Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.