Medical Assistant - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Brown University Health in Smithfield, RI seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and provide high-quality patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes patient privacy, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include lab tracking, vital signs, injections, vaccine administration, and coordinating referrals. Requires MA training or 3+ years of experience and current BLS certification. Daytime, 8–5 hours at the Smithfield location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training (9 months) or 3 years MA experience in ambulatory setting in last 5 years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks (lab tracking, data entry, medical histories, vital signs).
• Perform routine procedures (EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer).
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educate patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations; track status.
• Maintain vaccine refrigeration temperatures per DOH/DOH regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Attend meetings/workshops as related to position and duties.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Customer service

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training (9 months) or MA experience

Current BLS certification

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

Work Type: 8-5

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required: No