Clinic/Practice Assistant, Family Medicine
Listed compensation
$17.71-$24.94/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western 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
Northampton Family Medicine is an award-winning family practice housed in Cooley Dickinson's multispecialty medical facility located at 22 Atwood Drive, Suite 201 in Northampton, MA. As a Family Medicine office, we offer comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, newborn through adult.
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Clinic/Practice Assistant to support the practice onsite, Monday through Friday from 7:30am-6:00pm with Tuesdays off!
Summary
Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits, including scheduling, check-in, and 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 records/LMR.
- Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
- Open and distribute unit 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,
-provider questions, prescription refills, and test results.
- Acts as "Super User" for scheduling, registration, and billing systems.
- Provides assistance and training to others in these areas.
- May perform more complex or specialized functions (i. e., surgical scheduling, schedule changes/blocking) at a more advanced competency level.
Qualifications
- Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant [CMAA] - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Office experience 2-3 years required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location: 22 Atwood Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.94/Hourly
Grade
3
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
1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinic/Practice Assistant performs routine administrative and clerical duties to support efficient practice operations, including patient scheduling, registration, and billing. They also handle patient inquiries, manage medical records, and act as a super user for office systems.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinic/Practice Assistant, Family Medicine at Mass General Brigham a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Medical Office & Records (Healthcare Admin) — ranked against 166 active Medical Office & Records (Healthcare Admin) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Medical Office & Records Career Context
Of the 40 active Medical Office & Records listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 30% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in medical office & records (healthcare admin) | ranked against 166 Medical Office & Records (Healthcare Admin) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $37k–$52k | Medical Office & Records median $44k (middle half $40k–$52k)116 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$42k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Medical Office & Records listings in Massachusetts | 25 active | 1,290 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 30% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,290 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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