Job description

A member of the Lifespan health system, Coastal Medical is a primary care driven practice serving 120,000 patients across Rhode Island, whose primary goal is to offer patients better health and better care with minimal costs. An equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Coastal employs over 600 professionals in a variety of roles.Coastal Medical offers competitive wages and values work/life balance.
Our comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental & vision benefits, a free life insurance policy, earned time, paid holidays and 401K match.
Employee input is essential to our operations. All employees are encouraged to join and participate in committees, trainings, and workgroups.
Coastal Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status.
Per the Rhode Island Department of Health all existing and new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive their flu vaccination upon hire.
The Position: We are currently in search of a Medical Assistant for our Pediactric office. The Medical Assistant's main responsibility includes fostering patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Lifespan's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.This is an hourly, full time position with a schedule of 40 weekly hours, Monday through Friday.
This position is located in Wakefield RI
Employee parking is provided.
Essential Functions: Follows the practice, clinic, or office workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency
Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient record prior to the appointment with recent test results, consults, correspondence, etc, and determines needed services based on practice protocols. Communications point of care reminders to providers via the electronic medical record (EMR)
Prepares patients for examination and treatment in accordance to their clinic specific workflow protocol, by escorting from the waiting area to the exam room
Performs testing procedures such as blood pressure, EKG, pulse oximetry, Hgb A1-C, glucose, urinalysis, urine hcg, rapid strep test, and other point of care tests
Complete appropriate follow up work after visit including, but not limited to, ensuring all blood and specimens are properly labeled and sent to lab
Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent
Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent training/experience as acceptable to the Practice Manager
Will Consider training the right applicant
Familiarity using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Any combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent is also acceptable
Why You Should Apply:We operate in a collaborative environment and strongly encourage and promote employee growth and development.
Coastal offers a wide range of training opportunities including our own Leadership Academies as well as other well-known programs such as Crucial Conversations and Clifton Strengths.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.25 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wakefield, RI 02879: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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