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# Medical Assistant at RI Primary Care

- **Company:** RI Primary Care
- **Location:** , RI
- **Compensation:** $19–$24/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-07-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ripcpc/jobs/4695311006

## Job description

Over the past 30+ years, Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) has grown to become the largest independent provider association of primary and pediatric care in the state, delivering exceptional care to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders. RIPCPC delivers support services that are essential to providing high quality, cost-effective medicine to patients, while also preserving community-based practices. In 2023, RIPCPC joined [Akido Labs](https://www.akidolabs.com/), becoming a key east coast hub for healthcare innovation within the Akido Care medical network.

Akido Care’s fast-growing medical network is known for its ability to integrate innovative technology into the healthcare infrastructure, relieving the frustrations felt by everyone involved in care delivery, from medical providers and their staff, to the patients and their families.

We're building a dynamic, diverse and driven team as we continue to grow and broaden our impact. We are seeking passionate people who care deeply about helping patients and communities. We hope you’ll join our team!

The Opportunity

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.

## What you’ll do

- Provide direct patient care, including rooming patients, collecting medical history, and assisting with examinations
- Take and record vitals
- Medication reconciliation
- Perform EKGs
- 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 Quality and Compliance:
- 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

## Who you are

- 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

## Benefits

- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company paid basic life insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Retirement Plan – 401K (after 1 year of employment)
- PTO – 18 days / year (Employment years 1-3)
- 11 paid Holidays / year
- Work-Life balance - Fixed schedule, no evenings or weekends

Physical Requirements:

- 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

Job Locations: Currently hiring for two positions:

- 1 opening in Cranston
- 1 opening in Narragansett

Hourly pay range $19—$24 USD

Rhode Island Primary Care Physician’s Corporation (RIPCPC) is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.

## About RI Primary Care

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation (RIPCPC) is a multi-specialty Independent Practice Association (IPA) that connects primary care and specialty physicians to deliver coordinated, high-quality healthcare to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Akido Labs in 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
- **Founded**: 1994
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Healthcare services, Independent Practice Association (IPA), Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
- Target customers: B2B (physician practices, hospitals, health plans) and B2C (patients in Rhode Island)
- Mission or purpose statement: "Empowering physicians to provide their patients with the highest quality healthcare" with a vision of "Medicine... the way it should be!" [ripcpc.com](https://www.ripcpc.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **IPA Network & Support Services**: A multi-specialty network of over 150 primary care physicians (family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics) and over 200 specialty-care members (behavioral health, optometry, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, cardiology). Provides essential support services to preserve community-based practices.
- **Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)**: Implementation of NCQA’s PCMH care delivery model to enhance quality, improve access, and coordinate care across the network.
- **Integra ACO**: An Accountable Care Organization formed with Care New England hospital system, the first of its kind in the region, aiming to build a virtually integrated healthcare system focused on the triple aim: improving quality, reducing costs, and improving patient and physician satisfaction. [ripcpc.com](https://www.ripcpc.com/about)
- **Extended Care Team**: Provides patients access to nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and behavioral health clinicians at no additional cost.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Serves as primary care providers for over 200,000 Rhode Islanders; annual revenue estimated between $5.0M and $25M [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ripcpc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Akido Labs (parent company, acquired in 2023), Care New England (ACO partner), NCQA (accreditation body)
- **Growth Signals**: Joined Akido Labs in 2023, becoming a key east coast hub for healthcare innovation within the Akido Care medical network [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ripcpc). Earned NCQA Case Management designation at the highest level (three years). Named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in the midsize employer category by Providence Business News [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ripcpc).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest Independent IPA in Rhode Island**: Over 30 years of experience and the largest independent provider association of primary and pediatric care in the state.
- **Integrated Care Model**: First-of-its-kind ACO partnership with Care New England, creating a virtually integrated healthcare system that coordinates care across primary care, specialists, and hospitals.
- **Technology-Enabled Innovation**: Under Akido Labs, benefits from integration of innovative technology into healthcare infrastructure, reducing administrative burdens for providers and improving patient experience.
- **High Quality Scores**: Group of primary care doctors has earned the highest quality scores in the region, with robust PCMH implementation across the network.

## Strategic Focus
- **Technology Integration**: Leveraging Akido Care's technology platform to streamline care delivery and reduce provider frustrations.
- **Value-Based Care**: Continued focus on the triple aim (quality improvement, cost reduction, patient/provider satisfaction) through the Integra ACO.
- **Network Expansion**: Growing the network of physicians and specialists while maintaining community-based practices.
- **Care Coordination**: Building Rhode Island's first virtually integrated health care system with coordinated clinical teams.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island (midsize employer category) by Providence Business News. Employee reviews highlight a strong culture rating of 4.7/5.0 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ripcpc).
- **Work Environment**: Employee ratings show Work-Life Balance at 3.5/5.0, Compensation at 3.5/5.0, and Career opportunities at 3.5/5.0 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ripcpc).
- **Innovation Hub**: As part of Akido Labs, employees work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, contributing to innovative care delivery models.
- **Mission-Driven**: Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the health of over 200,000 Rhode Islanders while preserving community-based medicine.
- **Location**: Based in Cranston, RI, with multiple offices across the state.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Stated commitment to being an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and creates an inclusive environment [ripcpc.com](https://www.ripcpc.com/about/careers).
- **COVID-19 Policy**: All employees must be fully vaccinated for SARS CoV2 (COVID-19) as of October 1, 2021 [ripcpc.com](https://www.ripcpc.com/about/careers).

## Sources
1. [ripcpc.com - Home](https://www.ripcpc.com/)
2. [ripcpc.com - About](https://www.ripcpc.com/about)
3. [ripcpc.com - Careers](https://www.ripcpc.com/about/careers)
4. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at RI Primary Care](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ripcpc)
5. [linkedin.com - Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ripcpc)

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