Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Vaccines, Day Shift

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; In loco; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional service. The role involves direct clinical tasks, administrative duties, and adherence to safety and privacy standards in a busy practice setting.

Responsibilities include EKGs, lab testing, vaccines, patient education, and pre-visit planning. Requires BLS and Medical Assistant certification; must read/speak English and be able to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm,

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification.

Mansioni

• Assists with direct patient care and related clinical tasks, including lab tracking, data entry, document management, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, verifying medication lists, preparing charts, and completing pre-visit planning.
• Performs routine clinical procedures, including EKGs, rapid strep testing, urine testing, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, and other approved procedures.
• Administers injections, including vaccines and medications.
• Provides patient education and guidance on specified medical topics within established parameters.
• Schedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and obtains required pre-authorizations.
• Reviews quality reports and assists with closing gaps in care to support consistent quality outcomes.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels for medications and medical supplies.
• Monitors and audits vaccine refrigeration temperatures in accordance with Department of Health regulations.
• Follows established safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA and Department of Health standards.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable federal and local requirements.
• Follows Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patient demographic, clinical, and financial information.
• Provides excellent customer service and high-quality patient care.
• Attends meetings and workshops related to the position and office workflows.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Data entry

Verbal communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional service. The role involves direct clinical tasks, administrative duties, and adherence to safety and privacy standards in a busy practice setting.

Responsibilities include EKGs, lab testing, vaccines, patient education, and pre-visit planning. Requires BLS and Medical Assistant certification; must read/speak English and be able to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm,