Medical Assistant

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 24,975 - 41,190; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care in Providence, Rhode Island. The role includes direct patient care, performing specialized procedures, and educating patients on medical issues.

The ideal candidate will have basic life support certification, either a medical assistant certification or substantial relevant experience. This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a pay range of $18.13 to $29.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal medical assistant training program or a minimum of 3 years medical assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks.
• Perform routine specialized procedures such as EKGs and injections.
• Educate and advise patients on specified medical issues.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic life support skills

Communication in English

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Medical assistant certification preferred

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

• Assist 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
• Perform routine specialized procedures, such as EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, etc.
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications
• Educate and advise patients on specified medical issues within established parameters
• Schedule, coordinate, and track STAT patient referrals and pre‑authorizations
• Maintain quality reports to ensure gaps of care are closed and maintain consistent quality scores
• Maintain stock levels for medicines and medical supplies as needed
• Monitor and audit vaccine refrigeration temperature in line with Department of Health Regulations
• Practice safety, environmental and/or infection control methods
• Comply with OSHA and DOH standards
• Comply with federal and local confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, ensuring patient privacy
• Adhere to Brown Health Medical Group guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical, and financial information
• Provide superior customer service and outstanding patient care
• Attend meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflows
• Perform 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

Experience

• Graduate of a formal medical assistant training program or a minimum of 3 years of medical assistant experience required
• Exceptions to the above requirements may be considered for applicants who do not have formal medical assistant training, but have at least three years of related experience in a comparable role, such as LPN, medical student, EMT, paramedic, etc.

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

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Job Details

Work Type: M-F 8a-5p
Work Shift: Day
Daily Hours: 8 hours
Driving Required: No