Medical Assistant, Student Health Services

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Medical Assistant for Student Health Services to support the health care team serving Brown students. You will handle intake, assist clinicians, perform waived tests, and manage scheduling while maintaining infection control and office duties.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cultural competency and reliable customer service, with experience in ambulatory settings and familiarity with EHR systems preferred. Onsite work is required at Health Services.

Qualifications

• Certification from a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clinical experience in an ambulatory setting.
• CPR certification.
• Experience with medical office procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient intake and prepare patients for visits.
• Assist medical providers during examinations.
• Perform waived tests and basic clinical tasks.
• Stock supplies and perform cleaning per infection control protocols.
• Schedule internal and external appointments.
• Handle release of information, faxing, scanning, copying and filing.
• Process referrals and track referral status.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Customer service

EHR proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant certification

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Clinical ambulatory experience

Job description

Medical Assistant, Student Health Services

Brown University

Job Description

The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the health care team at Health Services that serves the diverse student population at Brown. The MA is responsible for the intake and preparation of patients, assisting medical providers, performing waived tests, stocking, cleaning (per infection control protocols), scheduling appointments (internal/external), and performing office duties including release of information, faxing, scanning, copying, filing, referrals and referral tracking.

Education and Experience

• Certification from a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent including training in medical and office assisting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clinical experience in an ambulatory setting.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum one-year medical office experience preferred.

Job Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse population required; experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in and support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Orientation towards quality customer service necessary.
• Computer efficiency and experience with EHR preferred.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown.

To learn about benefits at Brown University, visit the Brown University benefits page.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-08-26

Job Posting Title

Medical Assistant, Student Health Services

Department

Health Services

Grade

Grade 6

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Onsite

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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