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Patient Support Assistant Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

UnitedHealth Group

Practice Support Assistant

Concord, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

The Practice Support Assistant will provide administrative and patient support within a clinical department, focusing on scheduling, phone coverage, outreach calls, greeting patients, and monitoring ...

UnitedHealth Group

Practice Support Assistant

Concord, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

The Practice Support Assistant will provide administrative and patient support within a clinical department, focusing on scheduling, phone coverage, outreach calls, greeting patients, and monitoring ...

Adecco

Practice Support Assistant

South Easton, MA · On-site

$22.50 - $24.50/hr

Practice Support Assistant ???? South Easton, MA ???? $22.50 - $24.50 per hour ???? Monday - Friday ... Perform patient check-in and check-out procedures * Schedule and coordinate patient appointments

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UnitedHealth Group

Practice Support Assistant

Concord, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

The Practice Support Assistant will provide administrative and patient support within a clinical department, focusing on scheduling, phone coverage, outreach calls, greeting patients, and monitoring ...

UnitedHealth Group

Practice Support Assistant

Concord, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

The Practice Support Assistant will provide administrative and patient support within a clinical department, focusing on scheduling, phone coverage, outreach calls, greeting patients, and monitoring ...

UnitedHealth Group

Practice Support Assistant

Concord, MA · On-site

$16 - $29/hr

The Practice Support Assistant will provide administrative and patient support within a clinical department, focusing on scheduling, phone coverage, outreach calls, greeting patients, and monitoring ...

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How much do patient support assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for patient support assistant in Boston, MA is $38,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $39,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient support assistant?

Patient Support Assistants are healthcare workers who provide non-clinical support to patients and nursing staff in hospitals, clinics, or care facilities. Their duties often include helping patients with daily tasks, assisting with mobility, delivering meals, maintaining a clean environment, and providing comfort and companionship. They play a crucial role in ensuring patients' well-being and supporting the smooth operation of healthcare settings. Patient Support Assistants work as part of a team under the supervision of nurses or other medical professionals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a patient support assistant?

To thrive as a Patient Support Assistant, you need basic healthcare knowledge, strong organizational skills, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records, and patient transport equipment is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, and teamwork help ensure positive patient experiences and effective collaboration with medical staff. These competencies are crucial for maintaining patient comfort, safety, and efficient healthcare operations.

How do patient support assistants collaborate with medical and nursing staff during a shift?

Patient Support Assistants work closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive timely and effective care. Their collaboration often involves communicating patient needs, assisting with mobility or hygiene, and relaying updates on patient conditions. They frequently participate in team briefings and are expected to promptly report any changes or concerns to the appropriate clinical staff. This teamwork is essential for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients.

What is the difference between Patient Support Assistant vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPatient Support AssistantMedical Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; optional certificationHigh school diploma; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesClinics, doctor's offices, hospitals
Job DutiesPatient greeting, scheduling, basic patient supportClinical tasks, patient prep, administrative duties
Industry UsageHealthcare, patient care supportMedical practice, clinical support

While both roles support patient care, Patient Support Assistants primarily handle patient interaction and administrative tasks, whereas Medical Assistants perform clinical procedures and assist healthcare providers directly. The roles often overlap in healthcare settings, but Medical Assistants typically require more clinical training and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Patient Support Assistant job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,385 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Gloucester, MA • On-site

$56K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

These positions fall under various health care service lines within VA Bedford Health Care System. Most shifts are scheduled during the day but some shifts could be evenings, nights, and include weekends/holidays. Medical Support Assistants (Advanced) may work tours other than their regular scheduled tour, including working evenings, nights, weekends/holidays to cover shortages or high patient volume. Shift changes will be considered based on patient and facility needs.
Qualifications:Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education: High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education.
  • Experience: No experience required
  • English Language Proficiency: Medical Support Assistants appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Grandfathering Provision: All MSAs employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard (February 5, 2026) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, which are a part of the basic requirements for the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:(1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted or changed to a lower grade within the occupation.(2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of this standard.(3) If an employee was converted to Title 38 hybrid status under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
Grade Determinations: Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) GS-06:
Experience: One (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service (GS-05). Experience includes: Clinic experience in a hospital or doctor's office setting to include scheduling a high volume of appointments annually. High level customer service skills as evidenced by daily interaction and communication with clinicians, patients, families and coworkers. Evidence of work in a clinic setting with multiple inputs (in person, telephone, instant message communications) that need timely and professional resolution. Evidence of specific computer scheduling programs or software utilized in a clinic or hospital.
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Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  1. Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of medical clinicians across multiple disciplines (e.g. medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, clinical pharmacists, and nursing staff) to accomplish team goal setting to ensure medical care to patients is met.
  2. Ability to independently set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.
  3. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, electronically, by phone, in person, and in writing, with internal and external customers. This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels, as well as resolving patient concerns.
  4. Advanced knowledge of the technical health care process (including, but not limited to, scheduling across interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery and/or care in the community models and patient health care portals) as it relates to access to care.
  5. Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures associated with interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery and/or care in the community operational activities that affect patient flow, and patient support care administrative functions to include, but not limited to appointment cycles, outside patient referrals, follow-up care, overbooking, provider availability, etc.
  6. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology due to the technical nature of language utilized by clinicians.
Documentation Requirements for Proof of High School Completion or higher
If selected, to meet the basic requirement of high school education or equivalent and prior to a firm job offer being extended, applicants must provide one of the following as verification of the education requirement if not covered under the grandfathering provision:
  • Copy of high school diploma OR high school transcript (unofficial or official) OR GED Certificate OR homeschooling completion OR proficiency certificate issued by a State or Territorial Board or Department of Education OR college transcript (official)

References: VA Handbook 5005/117 Medical Support Assistant Qualification Standard GS-0679, dated August 1, 2019. http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf . This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items such as papers, books, manuals, record boxes and boxes of computer paper. Computers are used and therefore keyboarding is required. The work includes walking from area to area when covering for other employees. Applicant may at times be exposed to stressful situations with Veterans.Education:Substitution of Education: There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.Employment Type: OTHER

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