Medical Assistant

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Health Services to support a diverse student population. Responsibilities include patient intake, assisting providers, waived tests, scheduling, and general office duties.

The position emphasizes infection control and accurate referrals and documentation. The 9-month, 37.5-hour per week role may require evenings and weekends; benefits remain active during the summer break.

Qualifications

• Certification from a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clinical experience in an ambulatory setting.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum one-year medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical providers and perform waived tests.
• Manage patient intake, scheduling, and office duties.
• Maintain supplies, stocking, and infection control protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Customer service orientation

EHR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:
The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the health care team at Health Services that serves the diverse student population at Brown. The MA is responsible for the intake and preparation of patients, assisting medical providers, performing waived tests, stocking, cleaning (per infection control protocols), scheduling appointments(internal/external), and performing office duties including release of information, faxing, scanning, copying, filing, referrals and referral tracking.

The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the health care team at Health Services that serves the diverse student population at Brown. The MA is responsible for the intake and preparation of patients, assisting medical providers, performing waived tests, stocking, cleaning (per infection control protocols), scheduling appointments(internal/external), and performing office duties including release of information, faxing, scanning, copying, filing, referrals and referral tracking.

This is a 9 month (end of August to end of May), 5 day a week position. During the time off over the summer, employment and benefits remain active. Rotation to one evening shift (10:30a-7p) per week and weekends may be required.

Job Qualifications

• Certification from a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent including training in medical and office assisting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clinical experience in an ambulatory setting.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum one-year medical office experience preferred.

Job Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse population required; experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in and support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Orientation towards quality customer service necessary.
• Computer efficiency and experience with EHR preferred.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about benefits at Brown University, visit the Brown University benefits page.

Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-04

Job Posting Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Health Services

Grade: Grade 6

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Onsite

Submission Guidelines: The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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