Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a ambulatory setting under supervision. You will assist with exams, vaccinations, testing, and patient education across pediatric to geriatric populations, while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and coordinated care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, English proficiency, and BLS; MA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of three years of Medical Assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations, obtains and documents vital signs and histories in the EMR.
• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing patient records and results.
• Performs point-of-care tests (BP, EKG, pulse oximetry, glucose, urinalysis, rapid strep, etc.).
• Assists providers with exams and procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Administers vaccines and places PPDs according to protocols.
• Tracks lab orders/results and coordinates referrals/communications.
• Provides patient education and coordinates follow-up care.
• Schedules tests/appointments and verifies demographics/insurance.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Medical Assistant training program graduate

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a ambulatory setting under supervision. You will assist with exams, vaccinations, testing, and patient education across pediatric to geriatric populations, while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and coordinated care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, English proficiency, and BLS; MA certification is preferred.