Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in delivering high-quality patient care while providing exceptional customer service to patients and the practice. Located in East Providence, RI, the role supports physicians with labs, vitals, EKGs and patient education.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, vaccine administration, referrals coordination, and stock management.

Qualifications

• High School graduate 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 procedures and related tasks such as: lab tracking and data entry, document management, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, verifying medication lists, preparing charts and pre-visit planning
• Performs routine specialized procedures, such as EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, etc.
• Administers injections including vaccines and medications
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters
• Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations
• Work quality reports to ensure gaps of care are closed and maintain consistent quality scores
• Maintains stock levels for medicines and medical supplies as needed
• Monitors and audits vaccine refrigeration temperature in line with Department of Health Regulations
• Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods
• Complies with OSHA and DOH standards
• Complies with federal and local confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, ensuring patient privacy
• Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients' demographic, clinical and financial information
• Provides superior customer service and outstanding patient care
• Attend meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflows
• Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Medical assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in delivering high-quality patient care while providing exceptional customer service to patients and the practice. Located in East Providence, RI, the role supports physicians with labs, vitals, EKGs and patient education.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, vaccine administration, referrals coordination, and stock management.