Compassionate Medical Assistant – Primary Care

Providence Community Health; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Community Health Centers is seeking a Health Center Assistant (Medical Assistant) to support clinicians in delivering care across all age groups, including vital signs, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. The role involves patient intake, scheduling, and unity with the care team.

The position requires completion of an accredited medical assistant program with internship, a high school diploma, and CPR certification. Strong communication in a multicultural setting is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (business course) or equivalent.
• Completion of a medical assistant program, with 180-hr internship requirement for graduation, is essential.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.
• Ability to perform responsibilities across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric) required.
• Clear diction and unhampered conversational skills for conversing with a multicultural, multiethnic and multilingual patient community is essential.
• Computer literacy required. Familiarity with Physician Computer Network preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist MDs/NPs/RNs caring for patients during examinations and tests, including vitals, EKG, point-of-care testing, and documentation.
• Schedule patients, verify identity, collect payments, and manage insurance information.
• Maintain logs and records related to care and compliance.
• Provide general clerical support across the organization as needed.
• Support Coordinated Care/Patient Centered Medical Care Management by collaborating with the health care team.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG operation

Point-of-care testing

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma (business) or equivalent

Medical assistant program with 180-hr internship

BLS/CPR certification

Familiarity with Physician Computer Network

Tools

Physician Computer Network

Job description

Providence Community Health Centers is seeking a Health Center Assistant (Medical Assistant) to support clinicians in delivering care across all age groups, including vital signs, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. The role involves patient intake, scheduling, and unity with the care team.

The position requires completion of an accredited medical assistant program with internship, a high school diploma, and CPR certification. Strong communication in a multicultural setting is essential.