Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Coordination

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Assistant to screen and collect vitals in ambulatory settings, preparing patients for exams and assisting providers. You will document in EMR, coordinate tests and referrals, and support vaccines and lab specimens per clinic protocols.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care across all ages, with a focus on accurate charting, safety, and efficient workflow in a hospital-affiliated outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; read, write and speak English.
• Graduate of MA training program (9 months+) or 3 years MA ambulatory experience.
• Basic Life Support certification per American Heart Association.
• Ability to use EMR and scheduling software.
• Professional interaction with patients, providers and staff.
• Knowledge to provide care across the lifespan with sensitivity to cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, document in EMR, and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist physician with examinations and aseptic procedures.
• Administer vaccines and place PPDs per protocol.
• Schedule tests and follow-ups; pre-register patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and cleaned; maintain infection control.

Skills

Communications

Patient interaction

Calm under pressure

Lifespan care knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program (9+ months)

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

EMR systems

Appointment scheduling software

Personal computer & scanner

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Assistant to screen and collect vitals in ambulatory settings, preparing patients for exams and assisting providers. You will document in EMR, coordinate tests and referrals, and support vaccines and lab specimens per clinic protocols.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care across all ages, with a focus on accurate charting, safety, and efficient workflow in a hospital-affiliated outpatient setting.