Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes strong customer service and adherence to organizational values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, routine procedures, injections, patient education, and coordinating referrals. Strong English skills and BLS certification are required, with a medical assistant certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks (lab tracking, data entry, document management, patient histories, vital signs, medication lists, chart prep).
• Perform routine specialized procedures (EKG, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments).
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educate and advise patients on medical issues within established parameters.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations; maintain quality scores and gap closure.

Skills

High School diploma

English proficiency

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical assistant certification (pref)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.

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 Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type

M-F 8:30am-5:00 pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No