Medical Assistant | Providence, RI | 13 Weeks Contract
Join a compassionate healthcare team where your clinical expertise and administrative skills help create an outstanding patient experience. We’re seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support providers and deliver exceptional patient care in Providence, RI. If you enjoy working directly with patients while assisting in both clinical and administrative responsibilities, this travel opportunity is for you!
Job Details
- Position: Medical Assistant
- Location: Providence
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 5×8
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay:$1800 to $2000
Responsibilities
- Welcome and prepare patients for examinations by obtaining medical histories, vital signs, and documenting chief complaints
- Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during examinations and minor procedures
- Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and perform clinical procedures as permitted by state regulations
- Collect laboratory specimens, perform point-of-care testing, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
- Schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and assist with patient registration and discharge
- Maintain accurate patient documentation using electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Educate patients regarding medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up instructions
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare examination rooms and clinical equipment
- Maintain clinical supply inventory and ensure examination rooms remain fully stocked
- Follow infection prevention protocols, OSHA guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and patient safety standards
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide efficient, patient-centered care
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
- Active Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Medical Assistant experience
- Current BLS Certification required
- Experience with vital signs, injections, specimen collection, and patient documentation
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient clinical procedures
- Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Excellent communication, organizational, and patient service skills
- Ability to multitask effectively in a busy clinical environment
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care