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Are you a Medical Assistant who's energized by a busy clinic and motivated by making patients feel welcome and cared for? At Thundermist Health Center, you'll be a vital part of our care team greeting patients, taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, assisting providers with procedures, and keeping the clinical day running smoothly. You'll handle a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, all while delivering the kind of compassionate, patient-centered care our community counts on. If you want your work to directly support health equity and make a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Working under the supervision of a licensed professional, you'll take on a range of clinical and administrative responsibilities that are central to how we deliver care.

Clinical Care

• Receive patients, confirm the reason for their visit, and obtain histories, vital signs, and other required tests.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and procedures based on visit type.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures, maintaining a caring and supportive environment.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests and administer immunizations based on established guidelines.
• Properly operate and maintain clinical equipment.
• Follow established guidelines to prepare instruments for sterilization and autoclaving.
• Properly dispose of medical waste and sharps.
• Assess the need for medication refills and update patient requests in the Chief Complaint.

Documentation & Administration

• Ensure all forms, external records, and charting are complete for the provider prior to the visit.
• Document clearly and concisely in patient progress notes and telephone encounters.
• Monitor provider schedules for booking errors and correct them using established guidelines.
• Assist with and answer calls for the provider and care team, documenting messages fully and accurately.
• Maintain departmental logs, manage inventory, check expiration dates, and dispose of out-of-date supplies.
• Stock exam rooms and follow established opening and closing guidelines.
• Notify appropriate staff of any supply shortages, equipment damage, or missing equipment.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and all other licensing standards.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, equivalent relevant work experience, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing school with Fundamentals of Nursing and two clinical rotations completed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Strong organizational skills and computer literacy.
• Technical skills and manual dexterity for clinical tasks such as vital signs, ECGs, injections, and patient prep.
• Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply; candidates who don't meet every preferred qualification are welcome.
• A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and Thundermist's mission of serving our community.

Schedule & Locations

We are hiring full-time and part-time for this position at a Thundermist Health Center location. Our medical clinics in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You'll be scheduled during normal hours of operation, which may include evenings and weekends. Occasional unscheduled overtime may occur.

Benefits at Thundermist Health Center

Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability at no cost
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000)
• Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year
• PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays

Work Environment

• You'll work onsite at a Thundermist Health Center clinical location.
• Moderate physical activity including walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous materials, and infectious diseases.
• Manual dexterity required for immunizations, testing, equipment handling, and computer use.

Our Values

Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you'll feel at home here.

Ready to join a team that truly cares?

Apply today. Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.