Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Vitals

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an ambulatory care setting at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The role reports to the Ambulatory Clinical Manager and/or Practice Manager and requires flexibility to follow clinic workflow and EMR protocols.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vitals, assisting providers, performing point-of-care tests, vaccines, and ensuring patient records are up-to-date.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency – read, write and speak English.
• Graduate of formal Medical Assistant training program (9 months or longer) or minimum of 3 years Medical Assistant experience in a comparable ambulatory setting required, within the last 5 years.
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to use a personal computer and scanner.
• Ability to use EMR and other software applications.
• Ability to interact with patients, providers, supervisors and peers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Works effectively and respectfully at his/her highest capabilities and training.
• Follows the practice, clinic or office workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient record prior to the appointment with recent test results, consults, correspondence, etc.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment in accordance to their clinic specific workflow protocol, by escorting from the waiting area to the exam room.
• Takes vital signs, weighs patients and records in patient chart.
• Handles records and charting in EMR with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists physician with physical examinations and procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Administers vaccines and places PPDs as per protocol.
• Maintains exam rooms and cleans equipment; manages supplies and inventory.
• Schedules tests and follow-up appointments and pre-registers patients.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and supports patient-centered care.

Skills

English proficiency

EMR proficiency

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program (9 months or longer)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an ambulatory care setting at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The role reports to the Ambulatory Clinical Manager and/or Practice Manager and requires flexibility to follow clinic workflow and EMR protocols.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vitals, assisting providers, performing point-of-care tests, vaccines, and ensuring patient records are up-to-date.