Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a patient-focused healthcare assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality care at a busy primary care setting. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, vital sign collection, and adherence to privacy and safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing routine procedures (EKG, rapid strep, spirometry), administering injections and vaccines, coordinating referrals, and ensuring stocks and equipment meet regulatory

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with patient care procedures.
• Experience with EKGs and rapid strep tests is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as lab tracking and data entry, obtaining patient histories and vital signs.
• Performs routine procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep tests, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments.
• Administers injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educates patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules and tracks STAT referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Maintains stock levels for medicines and medical supplies as needed.
• Monitors vaccine refrigeration temperatures per health regulations.
• Complies with OSHA, DOH and HIPAA standards.
• Provides superior patient service and care.

Skills

Patient care

EKG

Vaccination

Data entry

Customer service

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.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• 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

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

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care - 593 Eddy St - Executive Suite Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

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

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No