Medical Assistant - Urology

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

Job summary

Brown University Health's LPG-Newport clinic seeks a medical assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care, while providing excellent service to patients and the practice.

Responsibilities include preparing charts, taking histories and vitals, performing EKGs, rapid strep, vaccines, patient education, and handling referrals. A high school diploma, English proficiency and BLS are required; MA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal medical assistant training program or a minimum of 3 years of medical assistant experience.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak English; Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks such as lab tracking, data entry, and vital signs.
• Perform routine procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments.
• Administer injections including vaccines and medications.
• Educate and advise patients within established parameters.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Maintain stock levels for medicines and supplies.
• Monitor and audit vaccine refrigeration temperature per DOH regulations.
• Comply with HIPAA and confidentiality laws.

Skills

Customer service

English reading/writing/speaking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant certification

Formal MA training program

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.

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 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.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a formal medical assistant training program or a minimum of 3 years of medical assistant experience required.
• Exceptions to the above requirements may be considered for applicants who do not have formal medical assistant training, but have at least three years of related experience in a comparable role, such as LPN, medical student, EMT, paramedic, etc.

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

LPG-Newport-20 Powel Ave - 20 Powel Ave Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type

M-F 8am - 5pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

Company Profile

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.