Medical Assistant

Mass General Brigham (MGB), in partnership with UMass Global and its unique Ready to Work (RTW) program provides you the opportunity to begin a new career in healthcare.

The Ready To Work
Job Placement process

The process of securing employment with MGB includes the following:

STEP 1

Register & Apply

Register today to gain access to the secure Job Portal to begin the process of becoming a healthcare professional with MGB. Once you register, you will receive an email with credentials to access the job portal.*

STEP 2

Job Training

MGB provides candidates the opportunity to complete the following three (3) parts:

ONLINE COURSE
This FREE online course will teach you how to be a successful healthcare worker with MGB. You can do it at your own pace, and work on it anytime and anywhere. MGB gives you the opportunity to learn what you need to know for no cost.

INSTRUCTOR LECTURES
The MGB job placement program offers extra instructor lectures with healthcare professionals that you can choose to take or not. These lectures can teach you what you need to know to become a healthcare worker.

HANDS-ON LABS
In-person hands-on labs are scheduled in your area to give you the chance to practice the clinical skills needed in the healthcare field.

STEP 3

Review & Placement

Upon completion of your 3 Part Job Training program, a Ready To Work Advisor, will work with you individually to complete the following: 
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RESUME
Your advisor will work with you to finalize your resume to ensure your work history, education and other important elements are included in your resume.  

OPEN JOB POSITION REVIEW
Your advisor will work with you to identify the open positions and locations that you would like to apply for job placement.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Based on your review of the open positions you would like to apply for, your Ready To Work Advisor will work with you to finalize your application submission and help you apply for the jobs that are of interest to you.   

APPLICATION TRACKING AND FOLLOW-UP
After you have applied, your advisor will work with the hiring employer to ensure your application is being quickly reviewed including updates on future interviews, phone screenings, background checks and other items necessary for your job placement.   

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Register & Apply

After you Register, check your email for your credentials to access the secure Job Portal.

Have Questions?

Contact the Ready to Work Team

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ready to Work Job Placement program is FREE. This job placement program is fully funded so you can use the online course, instructor lectures, and hands-on labs without having to pay anything.

The Ready to Work Job Placement program can help you find a job in your area. Here are the steps involved:

  1. Go to the Recruitment Page of your local employer. Once you apply, you will get an email with information to access a special Job Placement Portal.
  2. You can start the 3-Part Job Training program for FREE. The program has an online course, optional lectures, and required in-person labs in your area.
  3. After you finish the training, a Ready to Work Advisor will help you make your resume better and show you jobs that may interest you.
  4. Your advisor will also help you fill out applications and talk to employers about interviews or background checks.

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MGB has partnered with UMass Global to offer the RTW program to people interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Once you have been placed in a job with MGB, you will receive a certificate of completion from UMass Global.

Once you have registered for the Job Placement program and accessed the secured Job Placement Portal, you can immediately begin your 3 Part Job Training program and complete the program and be ready for placement in as little as 30 days. 

  1. The online course is flexible and can be completed at your own pace, so you can finish it as quickly or slowly as you want.
  2. If you need extra help, you can attend optional Instructor Lectures online, which are held every week to support you throughout the program.
  3. Hands-On Labs are scheduled regularly in your area, so you can attend them and practice the skills you need to work in healthcare.
  4. Our advisors are always available to help you apply for jobs available with our employer partner in your area.

The starting rate of pay for Healthcare Professionals at Mass General Brigham ranges from $18.50 – $20.00 per hour. Benefits start the first day! Our employer partner offers benefits packages that will help you take care of yourself and your family, support a healthy balance between work and life, and assist you in achieving your long-term financial goals. Benefits for eligible new hires and any colleague transitioning into a benefits-eligible position will be effective the day you start with us – no waiting period! 

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Flexible Spending Plan, Short-term and long-term disability plans,  Lifestyle Medicine education 

With other benefits including: Competitive pay, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Life insurance, Discounted T passes, Employee referral program, PTO cash-out available, Employee discounts on health and financial services, Banking, Loans, Home and Auto insurance quotes, Generous paid time off, Paid Holidays, Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, Restaurant and entertainment discounts, Hotel, Spa/salon, Rental car discounts, Health club membership discounts, Veterinary care discounts, and MORE!  

Our employer partner is hiring at several locations throughout the state of Massachusetts! Our employer partner has facilities across 29 different communities such as Beverly, Cambridge, Danvers, Lynn, Peabody, Salem and MORE.

Our employer partner has 46 on-site facilities including 17 Hospitals, 9 Community Physician Organizations, 5 Community Health Centers and 15 Affiliated Community Health Centers. 

As is outlined in this FAQ, this Job Placement program has 3 Parts including: 

  1. Self-Paced Online Course: That you can complete on your own time as your schedule permits.
  2. Optional Instructor Lectures: That are led by an instructor online.
  3. Instructor-Led Hands Ons Labs: Scheduled with an instructor in your area, to practice the skills necessary to work as a healthcare professional.

No. The Instructor Lectures are not necessary, but they can help you with the Job Placement program. Healthcare teachers will explain the course material to you and answer any questions that you have.

Yes. If you’re not working as a Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomist, or another type of healthcare worker right now, you’ll need to go to the in-person labs in your area.

Yes. After you successfully completed your program, you will be provided the opportunity to take a national and/or state certification exam. Your RTW advisor will work with you to complete the necessary steps to sit for your exam. 

Yes. As part of the RTW Job Placement program, candidates have access to advisors to help you finish your resume and get it ready to give to employers.

After the 3 Part Job Training program is complete, a Ready To Work Advisor will help you with the following:

  1. Resume – The advisor will make sure your resume includes everything important like your work history and education. 
  2. Open Job Position Review – They’ll help you decide which jobs you want to apply for and where they are located. 
  3. Application Submission – The advisor will also help finish and submit the job application for those positions.
  4. Once Finished –  After that, the advisor will check with the employer about your application to let you know if there are any updates like interviews, phone calls or background checks.

Yes and No.

Yes, there are other employers in your area who are hiring for similar positions besides our sponsoring employer partner. If you complete the 3 Part Job Training program, pass a background check, and meet other requirements, you can get a job as a healthcare professional in your area.

No, you might not be placed with our sponsoring employer partner if there are certain things that prevent it. However, we will help you find another employer in your area to work for if that happens.

After you finish the 3 Part Job Training program, an advisor will help you apply for a job. You can call or email the advisor any time. The email address is recruit@ready-2work.com and their phone number is 888.781.4028.

After you finish the 3 Part Job Training program, an advisor will help you apply for a job. You can call or email the advisor any time. The email address is recruit@ready-2work.com and phone number is 888.781.4028.

Have Questions?

Contact the Ready to Work Team