Patient Care Medical Assistant: Diagnostics & Vaccines

Brown-University-Health-1; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Smithfield, RI is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and deliver exceptional patient care. You will obtain histories, measure vital signs, prepare charts, and assist with vaccines while upholding Brown University Health's values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

The role involves coordinating referrals, documenting care, and maintaining infection control and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Current BLS certification required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care activities including obtaining histories and vital signs, preparing charts, and documenting information.
• Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep testing, urine dip testing, spirometry, nebulizer treatments.
• Administer vaccines and medications as ordered.
• Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and preventive care within guidelines.
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.
• Review quality and care-gap reports to support patient outcomes.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Brown University Health in Smithfield, RI is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and deliver exceptional patient care. You will obtain histories, measure vital signs, prepare charts, and assist with vaccines while upholding Brown University Health's values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

The role involves coordinating referrals, documenting care, and maintaining infection control and HIPAA standards.