Medical Assistant

Join Arches Medical as a Medical Assistant in Westerly and North Kingstown, RI and join the frontlines of today's healthcare transformation Why Arches Medical? At Arches Medical, we're looking for a full-time, in person, Medical Assistant to help us in setting a new standard for delivering medical care. We believe that exceptional healthcare begins with recognizing the unique needs of every patient. As a local leader in healthcare, we've partnered with many of the areas best primary care physicians and are working to create a more integrated approach to care. We strive to make our patients healthcare journey timely, well-coordinated and comprehensive, with solutions that are value based, physician-driven and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we're looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence, are ready to embrace change, and never settle for the status quo. Individuals who have the confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning. Could this be you? The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive. Core Responsibilities Prepares patients for examination using Arches Medical Rooming Guidelines. Prepares and administers medications as directed by the Physician; performs basic laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated and suture removal and dressing changes. Performs medical histories, provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet, and authorizes prescription refills as directed. Greets patients and answers phones Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment. Monitor controls of CLIA waived tests. Skills for success: You work in a highly-collaborative, conscientious, forward-thinking environment that welcomes your experience and enables you to make a significant impact from Day 1. We’re looking for someone who is: Self-motivated: energetic, self-starter; can work autonomously with limited direction. Results oriented: bias for action; demonstrated track record of achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes. Flexible: ably navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented. Communication: conveys thoughts and expresses ideas effectively both verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills. Collaboration: orientation to team-based work and results. Service: Actively supports others, demonstrates an optimistic, can-do approach to issue resolution. Humility: low ego; engenders trust; respectful. Qualifications and Experience: Medical Assistant Certification preferred Must have current BLS certification for healthcare providers through American Heart Association or Red Cross Must have High School Diploma Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred Explore your future with Arches Medical today. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person