Medical Assistant - Mohs

Brown Health Medical Group•East Providence, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist physicians in providing high-quality patient care while demonstrating strong customer service to patients and the practice. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues. The position requires travel between three Mohs surgery sites: 375 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI; 400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI; and 65 Village Square Dr., South Kingstown, RI. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 or 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 or 4:00 p.m., with eight hours worked daily. Driving is required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Driving and travel between three Mohs surgery sites is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medical assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, including lab tracking and data entry, document management, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, verifying medication lists, preparing charts, and pre-visit planning.
Perform routine specialized procedures such as EKGs, rapid strep tests, urine dips, spirometry, and nebulizer treatments.
Administer injections, including vaccines and medications.
Educate and advise patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
Schedule, coordinate, and track STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizations.
Work quality reports to close gaps in care and maintain consistent quality scores.
Maintain stock levels for medicines and medical supplies as needed.
Monitor and audit vaccine refrigeration temperatures in accordance with Department of Health regulations.
Practice safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.
Comply with OSHA and Department of Health standards.
Comply with federal and local confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, and ensure patient privacy.
Follow Brown Health Medical Group guidelines for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical, and financial information.
Provide superior customer service and outstanding patient care.
Attend meetings and workshops related to the position and office workflows.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.