Medical Assistant - Urgent Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care while providing excellent customer service to patients and the practice. Employees are expected to model the organization’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, while demonstrating teamwork, collaboration, and a strong patient focus. Brown University Health is Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, serving as the state's premier provider of health services. It includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. The system comprises three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives. They are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community they serve and are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of their employees and their families.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required - American Heart Association
- Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations
Nice To Haves
- Experience using EMR and scheduling software preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with direct patient care and clinical support tasks
- Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and verify medications
- Prepare charts, complete data entry, and manage documentation
- Perform routine procedures including EKGs, rapid strep tests, urine dips, spirometry, and nebulizer treatments
- Administer vaccines, injections, and medications
- Educate patients on medical instructions and care plans
- Coordinate referrals, pre-authorizations, and follow-up care
- Monitor quality reports and help close gaps in patient care
- Maintain medical supply inventory and vaccine storage compliance
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and Department of Health regulations
- Provide excellent customer service and patient care
- Attend trainings and perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
