Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in supporting clinical operations at RIPC Medical Group by providing direct patient care assistance, performing administrative duties, and ensuring smooth workflow in a multi-site medical practice environment. This position works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

• →Provide direct patient care, including rooming patients, collecting medical history, and assisting with examinations.
• →Take and record vitals
• →Medication reconciliation
• →Perform EKG’s
• →Obtain PHQ-9, GAD-7, and SDOH screenings at annual visits.
• →Administer vaccines per MD request.
• →Understand & review quality gaps in care that can be closed at the time of visit; enter results appropriately in EHR.
• →Pre-visit planning, including preventative and chronic care management
• →Care coordination including following up with patients on referrals, care needs, and outreach  to appropriate resources.
• →Check staff messages for MD requests (example: scheduling follow ups or overdue appts)
• →Medication refills
• →Maintain accurate and timely medical record documentation
• →Fulfill administrative responsibilities such as answering & documenting phone calls, scheduling, fax, scan, inventory (table paper, paper gowns, etc.).
• →Prior Authorization
• →Cleaning and organization of exam rooms, assisting with procedures, and sterilization of equipment
• →Verifying patient information, confirming the purpose of the visit
• →Preparing patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary
• →Ensure compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• →Stock and maintain medical supplies and equipment
• →Additional responsibilities include computerized appointment scheduling, telephone reception, and chart work.

• Follow infection control and safety protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazardous waste
• Support ACO quality metrics and reporting requirements

• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Self-starter & willingness to learn.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred, but not required
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members on assigned tasks.

• Occasional travel to RIPCPC headquarters in Cranston, RI or other network meetings may be required.
• Standard business hours with occasional extended hours based on practice needs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer.
• Able to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.