Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures Expert

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

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks aMedical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care while providing excellent customer service to patients and the practice.

The role involves lab tracking, vital signs, basic procedures (EKG, spirometry), vaccine administration, and HIPAA-compliant documentation. You will handle referrals, pre-authorizations, and inventory, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Proficient in English reading/writing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care procedures and tasks like lab tracking and data entry.
• Performs routine procedures such as EKGs and spirometry.
• Administers injections including vaccines.
• Educates patients on medical issues within established parameters.
• Schedules referrals and pre-authorizations; tracks gaps in care.
• Maintains stock for medicines and supplies; monitors vaccine refrigeration.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOH, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Delivers superior patient service and participates in meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EKG

Spirometry

Vaccine administration

Job description

Brown University Health seeks aMedical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care while providing excellent customer service to patients and the practice.

The role involves lab tracking, vital signs, basic procedures (EKG, spirometry), vaccine administration, and HIPAA-compliant documentation. You will handle referrals, pre-authorizations, and inventory, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.