Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in East Providence, RI seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, perform routine patient care tasks, and help manage patient histories, vital signs, and documentation with compassion and accuracy.

The role includes administering vaccines and injections, performing basic procedures, coordinating referrals, maintaining stock, and ensuring patient privacy, safety, and adherence to HIPAA and DOH guidelines in a busy primary care setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care tasks: lab tracking, data entry, patient histories, vital signs, medication lists, preparing charts, pre-visit planning.
• Performs routine procedures: EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments.
• Administers injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educates patients on medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules and tracks STAT referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Maintains quality scores by closing gaps in care.
• Maintains stock levels for medicines and supplies.
• Monitors vaccine refrigeration per health regulations.
• Practices safety, infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• Adheres to OSHA and DOH standards.
• Protects patient privacy per PHI guidelines.
• Delivers superior customer service and patient care.
• Attends meetings/workshops related to the role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Brown University Health in East Providence, RI seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, perform routine patient care tasks, and help manage patient histories, vital signs, and documentation with compassion and accuracy.

The role includes administering vaccines and injections, performing basic procedures, coordinating referrals, maintaining stock, and ensuring patient privacy, safety, and adherence to HIPAA and DOH guidelines in a busy primary care setting.