Brown University Health
Medical Assistant
Newport Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Three years as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting within the last 5 years, or a recent graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program (9 months or longer) within the past 2 or 3 years.
- Education
- High school graduate or equivalency; formal Medical Assistant training program of 9 months or longer, unless qualifying through the experience alternative.
About the job
Provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting, including preparing patients, performing screenings and point-of-care tests, documenting care, and coordinating follow-up.
What you'll do
- Prepares patients for visits, collects vital signs and histories, documents information in the EMR, and assists providers with examinations and procedures.
- Performs point-of-care tests, administers vaccines and places PPDs, and handles specimens and follow-up on results and referrals.
- Supports patient flow and office operations, including scheduling, supply management, room preparation, and patient education.
What they ask for
- High school graduation or equivalency; able to read, write, and speak English.
- Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program of 9 months or longer, or at least 3 years of comparable ambulatory Medical Assistant experience within the last 5 years.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Ability to use a personal computer, scanner, EMR, and other software applications.
Nice to have
- Experience with electronic medical record and appointment scheduling software.
Pay
$18.13-$29.90 (currency not stated; pay type not stated)
Tools
EMR, electronic medical record, appointment scheduling software
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