Compassionate Medical Assistant: Community Health

East Bay Community Action Program; East Providence (RI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match

Generous paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, holidays

Tuition reimbursement and CEU opportunities

Meaningful mission serving the underserved

Job summary

A community health center in East Providence, RI, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations. This role involves welcoming patients, taking vitals, conducting tests, and managing patient records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, complete an accredited training program, and hold a Basic Life Support Certification. Join a dedicated team making a difference in community health with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Hold a Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help them feel at ease.
• Take vitals, administer vaccines, and assist with screenings.
• Perform EKGs, eye tests, and in-house lab testing.
• Manage patient records in EMR and support referral processes.
• Coordinate care with specialists and participate in team huddles.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Flexibility

Bilingual (Portuguese or Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

A community health center in East Providence, RI, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations. This role involves welcoming patients, taking vitals, conducting tests, and managing patient records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, complete an accredited training program, and hold a Basic Life Support Certification. Join a dedicated team making a difference in community health with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.