Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a patient-focused healthcare assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality care at a busy primary care setting. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, vital sign collection, and adherence to privacy and safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing routine procedures (EKG, rapid strep, spirometry), administering injections and vaccines, coordinating referrals, and ensuring stocks and equipment meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with patient care procedures.
• Experience with EKGs and rapid strep tests is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as lab tracking and data entry, obtaining patient histories and vital signs.
• Performs routine procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep tests, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments.
• Administers injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educates patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules and tracks STAT referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Maintains stock levels for medicines and medical supplies as needed.
• Monitors vaccine refrigeration temperatures per health regulations.
• Complies with OSHA, DOH and HIPAA standards.
• Provides superior patient service and care.

Skills

Patient care

EKG

Vaccination

Data entry

Customer service

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a patient-focused healthcare assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality care at a busy primary care setting. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, vital sign collection, and adherence to privacy and safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing routine procedures (EKG, rapid strep, spirometry), administering injections and vaccines, coordinating referrals, and ensuring stocks and equipment meet regulatory