Medical Assistant - Convenient

Thundermist Health; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement Plan with matching

Job summary

Thundermist Health Center seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support a busy clinic. You will greet patients, take vitals, prep exam rooms, and assist providers during procedures, while managing documentation and administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in service of health equity across the community. Training and collaboration with a supportive team are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or equivalent work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy.
• Technical skills for clinical tasks (vital signs, ECGs, injections, patient prep).
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and Thundermist's mission.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take vitals, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers with procedures.
• Document patient information and manage administrative tasks.
• Monitor schedules, correct booking errors, and communicate with care team.
• Maintain equipment and inventory, including supplies and sterilization.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance and proper charting.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Patient care

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience

Current nursing studies enrollment (optional)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Medical Assistant

About the Role

Are you a Medical Assistant who's energized by a busy clinic and motivated by making patients feel welcome and cared for? At Thundermist Health Center, you'll be a vital part of our care team - greeting patients, taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, assisting providers with procedures, and keeping the clinical day running smoothly. You'll handle a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, all while delivering the kind of compassionate, patient-centered care our community counts on. If you want your work to directly support health equity and make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Working under the supervision of a licensed professional, you'll take on a range of clinical and administrative responsibilities that are central to how we deliver care.

Clinical Care

• Receive patients, confirm the reason for their visit, and obtain histories, vital signs, and other required tests.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and procedures based on visit type.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures, maintaining a caring and supportive environment.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests and administer immunizations based on established guidelines.
• Properly operate and maintain clinical equipment.
• Follow established guidelines to prepare instruments for sterilization and autoclaving.
• Properly dispose of medical waste and sharps.
• Assess the need for medication refills and update patient requests in the Chief Complaint.

Documentation & Administration

• Ensure all forms, external records, and charting are complete for the provider prior to the visit.
• Document clearly and concisely in patient progress notes and telephone encounters.
• Monitor provider schedules for booking errors and correct them using established guidelines.
• Assist with and answer calls for the provider and care team, documenting messages fully and accurately.
• Maintain departmental logs, manage inventory, check expiration dates, and dispose of out-of-date supplies.
• Stock exam rooms and follow established opening and closing guidelines.
• Notify appropriate staff of any supply shortages, equipment damage, or missing equipment.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and all other licensing standards.

What We're Looking For

You're someone who shows up with empathy, kindness, and a genuine desire to help - whether you're supporting a provider, calming a nervous patient, or jumping in wherever you're needed most.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, equivalent relevant work experience, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing school with Fundamentals of Nursing and two clinical rotations completed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy.
• Technical skills and manual dexterity for clinical tasks such as vital signs, ECGs, injections, and patient prep.
• Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply; candidates who don't meet every preferred qualification are welcome.
• A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and Thundermist's mission of serving our community.

Schedule & Locations

We are hiring full-time this position at our West Warwick Thundermist Health Center location. Our medical clinic operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm. You'll be scheduled during normal hours of operation, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Occasional unscheduled overtime may occur.

Benefits at Thundermist Health Center

Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability - at no cost
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000)
• Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year
• PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays

Work Environment

• Moderate physical activity including walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous materials, and infectious diseases.
• Manual dexterity required for immunizations, testing, equipment handling, and computer use.

Our Values

Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you'll feel at home here.

Ready to join a team that truly cares?

Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,

national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.