This position is to function as a member of the clinical team and
completes assigned daily clinical operations to ensure smooth day-to-day
operations in the physician practice. The Medical Assistant Intern must
maintain a professional, positive manner when talking with patients (and
all customers) in-person, over the phone, or via email. Brown University
Health employees are expected to successfully role model the
organization\'s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and
Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients,
customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are
expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we
work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors
include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus
and Collaborate KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Works closely with providers to
assist in delivering world-class care to patients. Provides a high level
of customer service to all new and existing patients of the practice.
Rooms patient and prepares the patient for the provider visit. Takes
vital signs as necessary. Responsible for accurate blood pressure,
temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, weight, height, respiratory rate and
entering accurately into EMR. Records patient history, chief complaint,
pharmacy information, prescription list, etc. into EMR for patient
visit. Obtains required consents, completes required forms as needed for
specific visit @types. Performs in-office testing and EKGs as needed.
Required to perform controls on certain in-office tests. Assists
provider with in-office medical procedures. Properly labels all
specimens, adhering to BUH policy. Chaperones Providers as required.
Stocks rooms and monitors expiration dates of exam room supplies.
Monitors and logs medication/vaccine refrigerator temperatures. Assists
with incoming calls as needed by answering, triaging, and routing
telephone calls appropriately as needed. Follows scheduling rules and
directs schedules patient visits in other BUH practices. Reviews
schedules (clinical pre-visit review) to ensure the provider has what
the patient visit is for. Example: results, consultation notes, hospital
notes etc. If not available, contacts facility or other practice to
obtain them. Schedules patient appointments and appropriate testing as
ordered by provider upon check out from appointments or any other time
as requested. Performs outreach to select patient groups as directed for
patient care and quality and then schedules specialty appointments and
testing as required. Responsible to inform manager of clinical supply
needs or assisting with ordering. Responsible to obtain prior
authorizations and/or insurance referrals as per practice need. Works
assigned baskets and queues timely. Must be able to work independently
with little supervision. Always use discretion to ensure patient
confidentiality. Complete competencies and training requirements.
Performs other duties as requested. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High School
Senior in an accredited medical assistant vocational school ? able to
read, write and speak English. Maintain current AHA BLS certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job the employee
is frequently required to walk; stand; reach with hands and arms; climb
or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to sit. May be exposed to various
patient conditions including infectious diseases, blood, and bodily
fluids. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pay Range
\$18.00-\$27.13 Location 531 Faunce Corner Road - 531 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747 Work Type Monday through Thursday
7:45 AM to 5 PM and Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
