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 seeks a patient care assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality care in Warwick, RI. You will assist with direct patient care, maintain charts, and perform routine procedures such as EKGs and spirometry.

Customer service and HIPAA compliance are essential to daily operations. The role requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, and a Basic Life Support certification; a Medical Assistant certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Ongoing proficiency in English reading, writing and speaking.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and related tasks, including lab tracking and data entry.
• Perform routine procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry and nebulizers.
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications; educate patients on health issues.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations; maintain documentation and charts.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a patient care assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality care in Warwick, RI. You will assist with direct patient care, maintain charts, and perform routine procedures such as EKGs and spirometry.

Customer service and HIPAA compliance are essential to daily operations. The role requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, and a Basic Life Support certification; a Medical Assistant certification is preferred.