Medical Assistant (Primary Care) Per Diem

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Providence seeks a Per Diem Medical Assistant for Primary Care. The role involves direct patient interaction, clerical support, and maintaining office systems. Ideal candidates should be certified Medical Assistants with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ready to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in administrative/medical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient contact and maintain office systems.
• Assist in various clinical functions and procedures.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Typing Skills

Computer Competency

Education

High School Graduate

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Primary Care) Per Diem

Department: WIH-ADMIN

Operating Unit Women & Infants Hospital

Location: Providence, RI

Job ID: 22413

Job Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Schedule: Other

Job Summary: The PER DIEM Primary Care Medical Assistant provides support in the clinical and office functions of the department. Duties include direct patient contact, maintaining office systems, and providing assistance in various clinical functions and procedures. Provides clerical support to staff and performs other job-related duties as may be required.

Required monthly hours: 48

Specifications: High school graduate. Must have completed certification as a Medical Assistant. Requires CPR certification and 3-5 years experience in administrative/medical setting. Knowledge of medical terminology, computer competency, knowledge of transcription, and strong typing skills needed. Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated maturity to work with terminally ill patients. Proficiency in the English language and flexibility in hours needed for possible weekends and evenings.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH: Internal Posting Period: 5/14 - 5/23/2025