SAH Medical Secretary -Assistant Per Diem

Brown University Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant/Secretary to support daily patient care and administrative operations. You will perform a blend of direct patient care and clerical duties, coordinating with nurses and physicians to ensure smooth clinical workflows.

The role requires a high school diploma, with Certified Medical Assistant preferred and BLS required. Experience with scheduling systems and basic computer tasks is advantageous, and bilingual candidates are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Minimum of one year in hospital/medical practice or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, interpreting physician orders, and direct medical assisting.
• Experience with scheduling/information systems preferred.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist nurses and physicians.
• Perform computer, clerical, scheduling and supply tasks.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the organization.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bilingual

Computer literacy

Scheduling systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SUMMARY:

The medical assistant/secretary position serves to assist in the daily health care delivery system in the medical office. The position covers a wide range of responsibilities that entail a combination of providing direct care and technical and administrative assistance to patients, nurses and physicians. On a daily basis, the incumbent will perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the medical practice with minimal supervision.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.


• AHA Basic Life required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Minimum of one year working in hospital / medical practice or equivalent experience preferred.


• Previous medical assistant experience and knowledge of medical practice operations preferred.


• Knowledge of medical terminology, interpreting physician orders, and direct medical assisting.


• Bilingual candidates strongly preferred.


• Ability to perform clinical competency standards set forth by St. Anne’s Regional Medical Center including adherence to all policies and procedures of the organization.


• Previous experience with hospital and medical practice scheduling/information systems preferred.


• Basic computer literacy required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

Pay Range: $19.41-$28.30

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: Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Work Shift: Day

Driving Required: No

Union: 1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East