Health Care Assistant (Medical Assistant)

Blackstone Valley Comm • Pawtucket, RI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing outstanding patient care in the primary care/medical home model environment. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of healthcare team. The MA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. The MA functions under the direct supervision and authority of the provider when performing clinical tasks during patient care.

Requirements

• Graduation from a qualified Medical Assistant program
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in healthcare setting with electronic medical records, insurance, and collecting patient data
• Must have courteous and cooperative attitude
• Reliable transportation
• Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of computers and electronic medical records required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred
• Experience with medical terminology preferred
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Portuguese or Creole speaking abilities preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding patient care in the primary care/medical home model environment.
• Displaying responsible behaviors.
• Communicating effectively to others.
• Functioning as a member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrating competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care.
• Performing clinical tasks during patient care under the direct supervision and authority of the provider.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree