Medical Assistant

About the role

Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care while exhibiting strong customer service skills to patients and the overall practice. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

Location: East Providence-375 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, Rhode Island 02915.

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 Primary Care 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

Pay

Pay Range: $18.13‑$29.90 per hour

Schedule

Work Type: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Day shift; 8 hours daily; Driving not required.