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Mass General Brigham
Medford, Massachusetts

Clinic/Practice Assistant, Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.71-$23.2/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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

Our Internal Medicine office is committed to building a healthier community in the Medford area, and that’s why we’re bringing world-class health care affiliated with Mass General Brigham to your neighborhood. Our Medford Internal Medicine location offers adult primary care services.

Our experienced internal medicine team offers comprehensive, compassionate care with convenient access to cardiac testing, labs, and imaging. We are located 101 Main Street in Medford, Massachusetts.

We pride ourselves on having a close-knit, highly collaborative team who are all passionate about patient care in the community!

Our office is easily accessible by public transportation, with an MBTA bus stop located directly in front of the building. While on-site parking is not available, free, non-permit street parking may be available on South Street, just around the corner from the office.

We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Clinic/Practice Assistant onsite Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Our Clinic/Practice Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to administrative support, these Assistants serve as the gatekeepers of our practices and ensure that our team is delivering the highest quality experience that exceeds our patients' expectations.

This individual would work alongside our three other clinic/practice assistants in this patient-facing role. Whether you are an entry-level candidate hoping to learn the healthcare industry from the ground up or a proven healthcare professional seeking a new challenge, the Clinic/Practice Assistant role is the opportunity for you!

Summary

Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under close to general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling, check-in, check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

  • Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.
  • Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
  • Greet and assist patients.
  • Answer telephones, assist callers with routine inquiries, and schedule appointments.
  • File materials in patient folders, and print appointment schedules.
  • Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record/LMR.
  • Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
  • Open and distribute mail or faxes.
  • Type forms, records, schedules, memos, etc., as directed.
  • May be required to accept co-payments.
  • Handles, screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations, referrals, and verify registrations for accuracy.
  • May monitor patients in waiting room and responds to any needs for information.
  • Assists in patient flow processes.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

healthcare office experience 0-1 year required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

We are looking for well-rounded customer service professionals who can multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in a high-volume outpatient setting! When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, empathy, and genuine passion for this work.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 101 Main Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $23.20/Hourly

Grade

2

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

6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinic/Practice Assistant performs administrative and clerical duties to support efficient clinical operations, including patient scheduling, check-in, and record management. They serve as a primary point of contact for patients, ensuring high-quality service and assisting with patient flow.

Key Skills

Data entryMedical records managementBilling processingCommunicationMulti-taskingPrioritizationPatient flow managementTelephone etiquette

Internal Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic/Practice Assistant, Internal Medicine at Mass General Brigham a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$856k
Typical market rent
$3,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs