Patient-Centric Medical Assistant: Diagnostics & Care

Brown Medicine; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and deliver high-quality patient care in a busy clinical setting.

You will perform clinical tasks, assist with patient histories, administer vaccines, and educate patients while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to health regulations. The role offers a standard daytime schedule with regular training opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care activities, including obtaining patient histories and vital signs.
• Verify medications and prepare charts and documentation.
• Conduct pre-visit planning and manage lab results and documentation.
• Perform clinical procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep testing, urine dip testing, spirometry and nebulizer treatments.
• Administer vaccines and medications as ordered.
• Educate patients on conditions, treatments and preventive care.
• Coordinate urgent referrals, prior authorizations and follow-up care.
• Review quality and care-gap reports to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and deliver high-quality patient care in a busy clinical setting.

You will perform clinical tasks, assist with patient histories, administer vaccines, and educate patients while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to health regulations. The role offers a standard daytime schedule with regular training opportunities.