Medical Assistant - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional service. Duties include taking histories, vital signs, lab tasks, EKGs, spirometry, and vaccine administration within established guidelines.

Performs pre-visit planning, referrals, and documentation, while ensuring patient privacy and safety. Per Diem/Per Diem role requiring attention to accuracy and compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an approved Medical Assistant program preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire; ambulatory care experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as lab tracking and data entry, history taking and vital signs.
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• Administers injections including vaccines and medications; educates patients within established parameters.
• Coordinates referrals and pre-authorizations; maintains documentation and compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Medical assistance

EHR documentation

BLS certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EKG

Spirometry

Vaccination administration

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. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

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 Primary Care 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

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Certification High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program (minimum nine months in duration) or a minimum of three years of Medical Assistant experience in a comparable ambulatory healthcare setting within the last five years. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Pay Range

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

Location: Smithfield-900 Douglas Pike - 900 Douglas Pike Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917

Work Type

Work Type: 8-5

Work Shift

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

Driving Required: No

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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