Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Diagnostics

Brown-University-Health-1; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes strong customer service and adherence to organizational values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, routine procedures, injections, patient education, and coordinating referrals. Strong English skills and BLS certification are required, with a medical assistant certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks (lab tracking, data entry, document management, patient histories, vital signs, medication lists, chart prep).
• Perform routine specialized procedures (EKG, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments).
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educate and advise patients on medical issues within established parameters.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations; maintain quality scores and gap closure.

Skills

High School diploma

English proficiency

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical assistant certification (pref)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes strong customer service and adherence to organizational values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, routine procedures, injections, patient education, and coordinating referrals. Strong English skills and BLS certification are required, with a medical assistant certificate preferred.