Brown University Health
Medical Assistant Ambulatory - Genetics
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- Three years of Medical Assistant experience 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, or qualifying experience as stated.
About the job
Provides clinical and administrative support for ambulatory genetics care, including preparing patients, recording health information, assisting with examinations, and coordinating tests and follow-up.
What you'll do
- Prepare patients for visits, record histories and vital signs, and update the electronic medical record.
- Assist providers with examinations and perform point-of-care tests, vaccinations, and other procedures according to protocols.
- Coordinate follow-up care, including lab results, referrals, scheduling, patient outreach, and room and supply readiness.
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 Medical Assistant experience in a comparable ambulatory setting 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
$23.20-$23.66 (base salary)
Tools
EMR
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