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Job TitleAssist physicians in providing high-quality patient care, while also exhibiting strong customer service skills to our patients and the overall practice. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and CollaborateResponsibilities: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 planningPerforms routine specialized procedures, such as EKGs, rapid strep, urine dips, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, etc.Administers injections including vaccines and medicationsEducates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parametersSchedules, coordinates, and tracks STAT patient referrals and pre-authorizationsWork quality reports to ensure gaps of care are closed and maintain consistent quality scoresMaintains stock levels for medicines and medical supplies as neededMonitors and audits vaccine refrigeration temperature in line with Department of Health RegulationsPractices safety, environmental and/or infection control methodsComplies with OSHA and DOH standardsComplies with federal and local confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, ensuring patient privacyAdheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines for protecting patients' demographic, clinical and financial informationProvides superior customer service and outstanding patient careAttend meetings/workshops as they relate to current position and office workflowsPerforms other miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBasic Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program of at least nine months or a minimum of three years of Medical Assistant experience in a comparable ambulatory healthcare setting within the last five years.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, and protocols.Ability to use a personal computer, scanner, electronic medical record (EMR), and other applicable software applications.Ability to interact with patients, providers, supervisors, and colleagues in a professional manner.Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations.Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients across the lifespan, taking into consideration aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process.Pay Range: $18.13-$29.90EEO Statement: 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: CM-Lincoln-Lincoln Primary Care -6 Blackstone Valley Place - 6 Blackstone Valley Place Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865Work Type: COMBINATION OF 7:45-4:15 & 8:30-5:00 SHIFTS, M-FWork Shift: DayDaily Hours: 8 hoursDriving Required: No
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lincoln, RI, 02865, US
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