Medical Assistant

Brown-University-Health-1; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in East Greenwich, RI seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes compassionate service, accurate data handling, and adherence to privacy standards while participating in routine clinical procedures.

Responsibilities include direct patient care tasks, EKGs and vaccine administration, patient education, and coordination of referrals. AHA BLS and MA cert are required, with a typical 9-5 schedule.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Experience with direct patient care procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks (lab tracking, vitals, history, medication lists).
• Perform routine procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments.
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educate patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Maintain stock levels for medicines and medical supplies.
• Monitor vaccine refrigeration temperatures per health regulations.
• Adhere to safety, infection control and confidentiality laws (HIPAA).
• Provide superior customer service and outstanding patient care.
• Attend meetings/workshops and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while also exhibiting strong customer service skills to our patients and the overall practice.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Pay Range

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

East Greenwich-1454 South County Trail - 1454 South County Trail East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

Work Type

9-5:30

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No