Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in Warwick, RI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, perform routine procedures (EKGs, strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizers), administer injections, and help with patient histories and vital signs.

You will uphold our values and success factors, ensure patient privacy under HIPAA, and coordinate referrals while maintaining stock, safety, and quality in a fast-paced, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Brown University Health in Warwick, RI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, perform routine procedures (EKGs, strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizers), administer injections, and help with patient histories and vital signs.

You will uphold our values and success factors, ensure patient privacy under HIPAA, and coordinate referrals while maintaining stock, safety, and quality in a fast-paced, patient‑focused environment.