Medical Assistant: EKGs, Vaccines & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in Smithfield, RI seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and provide high-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include lab tracking, vital signs, injections, vaccine administration, and coordinating referrals. Requires MA training or 3+ years of experience and current BLS certification. Daytime, 8–5 hours at the Smithfield location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training (9 months) or 3 years MA experience in ambulatory setting in last 5 years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks (lab tracking, data entry, medical histories, vital signs).
• Perform routine procedures (EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer).
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educate patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations; track status.
• Maintain vaccine refrigeration temperatures per DOH/DOH regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Attend meetings/workshops as related to position and duties.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Customer service

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training (9 months) or MA experience

Current BLS certification

Job description

Brown University Health in Smithfield, RI seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and provide high-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include lab tracking, vital signs, injections, vaccine administration, and coordinating referrals. Requires MA training or 3+ years of experience and current BLS certification. Daytime, 8–5 hours at the Smithfield location.