Medical Assistant

Brown-University-Health-1; Warwick (RI); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brown University Health seeks aMedical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care while providing excellent customer service to patients and the practice.

The role involves lab tracking, vital signs, basic procedures (EKG, spirometry), vaccine administration, and HIPAA-compliant documentation. You will handle referrals, pre-authorizations, and inventory, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Proficient in English reading/writing and documentation.

Responsabilités

• Assists with patient care procedures and tasks like lab tracking and data entry.
• Performs routine procedures such as EKGs and spirometry.
• Administers injections including vaccines.
• Educates patients on medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules referrals and pre-authorizations; tracks gaps in care.
• Maintains stock for medicines and supplies; monitors vaccine refrigeration.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOH, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Delivers superior patient service and participates in meetings.

Connaissances

Customer service

Vital signs

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Outils

EKG

Spirometry

Vaccine administration

Description du poste

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 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

LPG-Warwick-400 Bald Hill Rd - 400 Bald Hill Road Warwick, Rhode Island 02888

Work Type

Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

Yes