Medical Assistant - Mohs

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care at three Mohs surgery sites in Rhode Island. You will assist with patient histories, vital signs, injections, EKGs, and pre-visit planning while upholding privacy and confidentiality.

This role emphasizes customer service, accurate documentation, lab tracking, and adherence to safety standards, with a Monday–Friday schedule and travel between locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as vital signs and histories.
• Perform routine procedures like EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips and spirometry.
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educate patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedule referrals and pre-authorizations; maintain privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain stock levels of medicines and supplies; monitor vaccine refrigeration.
• Follow safety, infection control, and DOH/ OSHA standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires travel between three Mohs surgery sites: 375 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI 65 Village Square Dr., South Kingstown, RI 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: East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail - 375 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 Work Type: M-F 7/7:30 - 3:30/4 Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: Yes As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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