Medical Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care & Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in East Providence, RI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes compassionate customer service, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to HIPAA and DOH standards.

The position includes assisting with EKGs, vaccinations, and routine procedures, along with lab tracking, pre-visit planning, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as lab tracking and data entry.
• Performs routine specialized procedures (EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments).
• Administers injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educates and advises patients within established parameters.
• Schedules and tracks referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and DOH standards.

Skills

Patient care

Data entry

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

EKG

Spirometry

Nebulizer

Vaccine refrigeration monitoring

Job description

Brown University Health in East Providence, RI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes compassionate customer service, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to HIPAA and DOH standards.

The position includes assisting with EKGs, vaccinations, and routine procedures, along with lab tracking, pre-visit planning, and coordinating referrals.