Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & EHR Support

Care New England; Warwick, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily clinical operations across its primary and specialty practices. You will work under licensed providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and help maintain smooth patient flow.

You will perform rooming procedures, take vitals, assist with procedures, document in EPIC, and ensure documentation is accurate and complete, while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant training program or relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using EPIC or similar EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, verify identity, record vitals, and document in EPIC.
• Assist with EKGs, immunizations, wound care, specimens; prep instruments.
• Monitor and record vital signs including BP, height, weight, pulse, respirations, temp.
• Obtain prior authorizations for imaging studies and prescribed medications.
• Prepare charts by reviewing prior documentation and scanning records.
• Follow infection control protocols and ensure equipment safety.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and complete paperwork.
• Maintain inventory and report equipment issues; ensure stocked clinical areas.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

HIPAA

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Care New England Health System seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily clinical operations across its primary and specialty practices. You will work under licensed providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and help maintain smooth patient flow.

You will perform rooming procedures, take vitals, assist with procedures, document in EPIC, and ensure documentation is accurate and complete, while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.