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Admin | Admin Assistant

GHR HealthcareLexington, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lexington, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Administrative Assistant
Industry
Office & Admin
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$21.63
Weekly
$865
Yearly (full-time)
$44,980
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $21.63/hour — 22% below the median for Administrative Assistant jobs in Massachusetts ($27.86/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Job description

Medical Administrative Assistant – Medical Front Desk | 13-Week Contract in Lexington, MA

Join a collaborative healthcare team as an on-site Medical Administrative Assistant supporting a busy medical office in Lexington, Massachusetts. This medical front desk role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, and Epic electronic medical records (EHR). Lexington offers a welcoming community with convenient access to Boston, rich history, attractive neighborhoods, and a variety of local dining and cultural amenities.

Medical Administrative Assistant Job Details

  • Location: Lexington, Massachusetts
  • Setting: On-site medical office
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $830-$900
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
  • Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 23, 2027

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Requirements

  • At least 1 year of administrative experience in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare setting
  • Prior medical front desk, medical receptionist, or patient access experience
  • Hands-on experience using Epic or a comparable electronic medical record system
  • Practice Assistant certification or equivalent healthcare administrative training, as applicable
  • Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage confidential patient information with professionalism and discretion
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with providers and office staff

Medical Administrative Assistant Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients and provide a professional, service-oriented front desk experience
  • Assist with patient check-in, check-out, registration, and appointment coordination
  • Use Epic to update patient information, document administrative activity, and support electronic health record workflows
  • Schedule and confirm appointments while helping maintain an efficient daily calendar
  • Answer phones, respond to routine inquiries, and direct messages to the appropriate team members
  • Collect and organize required forms, records, and other medical office documentation
  • Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to support timely patient care
  • Maintain an organized, welcoming, and compliant reception and administrative area

Apply now for this Medical Administrative Assistant opportunity and join a healthcare team in Lexington, Massachusetts, near Boston.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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