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BFT Temporary Administrative Assistant

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Feb 06, 2026
The administrative support nature of these roles includes patient service coordinator, practice assistant, medical secretary and staff assistant. Most roles are full time 40 hours / week. Specializes in providing routine administrative and secretarial support as directed and under moderate supervision, for an individual, group, or department. Responsibilities may include coordination and meeting scheduling, supporting patient check-in and check-out functions in a practice setting, supplies and equipment ordering, meeting minutes, and correspondence. Answer and transfer phone calls, prepare spreadsheets and presentations. Manage schedules, payroll and other duties as assigned. This is an intermediate-level support role. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday standard business hours. Locations include Greater Boston, North Shore, South Shore and Metrowest. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Administrative Assistant or Secretarial experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Basic understanding of office procedures including filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing. - Basic Proficiency in MS Office. - Epic experience a plus - Ability to use phone system. - Managing one's own time and the time of others. - Strong verbal & written communication skills. - Strong customer service skills. - Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills. - Ability to use standard office equipment. Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.