Employer: Cambridge Health Alliance
Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
Job type: Nursing & Healthcare
Job overview
Cambridge Health Alliance, a public health system and Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate, is hiring a Medical Assistant in Somerville, Massachusetts. CHA serves a very diverse patient community, and medical assistants help keep primary and specialty care visits running smoothly.
Key duties
Based on the employer’s listing, the day-to-day work typically includes:
- Room patients and record vital signs and histories
- Prepare exam rooms and assist clinicians with procedures
- Perform point-of-care tests within scope
- Schedule follow-ups and keep records up to date
- Communicate respectfully with patients from many cultures
Qualifications
The listing asks for, or prefers, the following:
- High school diploma plus completion of a medical assistant program, or about one year of experience
- Comfortable with electronic health records
- Strong communication skills; additional languages are a plus
- Able to work varied shifts
Location
The role is based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Before you apply, plan your commute, including travel time at the start and end of your shift and parking or public transit options, so you can commit to the schedule with confidence.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, varied 8-hour shifts.
Our career insight
Public health systems serve many languages and cultures. Highlight any language skills and community work. If you trained through a medical assistant program, list the externship site, because it shows real clinic experience. For more tips, read our guide: Working across cultures: tips for immigrants in US workplaces.
How to apply
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Closing date: Not stated in the listing. Apply soon, as roles like this can close quickly.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs (Cambridge Health Alliance listing) – verified Oct 29, 2026