Medical Assistant - Narragansett, RI

About this role

Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.

Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.

Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.

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…