Clinical Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island

Clinical Assistant jobs in Rhode Island concentrate in ambulatory care clinics, hospital outpatient departments, and multi-specialty physician practices, with demand running from entry-level to experienced roles across the state. The heaviest hiring is in Providence, Warwick, and Pawtucket, where anchor systems like Lifespan, Care New England, and Brown Medicine maintain large clinical footprints. The most sought-after specialties in Rhode Island right now are primary care support, behavioral health, and orthopedics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerProvidence College
Top cityProvidence, RI
Cities hiring3
Top industryEducation
Companies hiring5

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Providence College
Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
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Providence College
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$78k - $82k/yr
Doctoral degree
501-1,000

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Providence College
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
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Providence College
Added 1w ago
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$80k - $90k/yr
Doctoral degree
501-1,000

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Bryant University
Clinical Instructional Faculty - Physician Assistant Program
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Bryant University
Added 2w ago
Clinical Instructional Faculty - Physician Assistant Program
Bryant University
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree
201-500

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Brown University Health
Clinical Research Assistant
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Brown University Health
Added 2w ago
Clinical Research Assistant
Brown University Health
Providence, Rhode Island
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$42k - $69k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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The University of Rhode Island
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
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The University of Rhode Island
Added 3w ago
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Assistant Jobs by City in Rhode Island

Where Rhode Island roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Providence
4 jobs
Kingston
1 job
Smithfield
1 job

Clinical Assistant Job Market in Rhode Island

A snapshot from current Rhode Island openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Providence College
Providence College2 open roles
Bryant University
Bryant University1 open role
Brown University Health
Brown University Health1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Rhode Island Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical assistant jobs across Rhode Island.

  • Active clinical assistant certification or registration recognized in Rhode Island
  • High school diploma or equivalent with completion of a clinical assistant training program
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic health records such as Epic or Meditech
  • Current Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
  • Ability to perform clinical tasks including vital signs, phlebotomy, and EKG
  • Strong communication skills and experience working in a team-based care setting

Clinical Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical assistant in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island does not have a standalone state license for clinical assistants, but most employers require a nationally recognized credential such as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential before hiring. Candidates typically complete a certificate or associate degree program at a Rhode Island institution, finish a supervised clinical externship, and then pass a national certification exam. Holding a current credential signals readiness to Rhode Island hiring managers and is often listed as a firm requirement in job postings.

Which companies hire clinical assistants in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island clinical assistant roles are posted by Providence College, Bryant University, and Brown University Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Rhode Island's hiring is anchored by large integrated health systems and affiliated multispecialty practices that maintain consistent demand across the Providence metro and surrounding communities.

Which Rhode Island cities have the most clinical assistant jobs?

Providence, Kingston, and Smithfield account for the largest share of clinical assistant openings in Rhode Island. Providence leads because it is home to the state's major academic medical centers and health system headquarters, while Warwick and Pawtucket draw consistent demand from suburban ambulatory care networks and outpatient clinics tied to those same large systems.

How can I get hired as a clinical assistant in Rhode Island with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to patient care technician or medical assistant trainee roles at Lifespan or Care New England, both of which periodically run new-graduate and entry-level cohorts at their Providence-area facilities. Candidates transitioning from phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, or unit secretary roles already have a strong lateral foundation. Earning a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential before applying, even without paid clinical experience, consistently gives Rhode Island candidates a measurable edge over uncredentialed applicants.

Where can I find and apply to clinical assistant jobs in Rhode Island?

You can find and apply to clinical assistant jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Rhode Island employers. Search the roles that fit your experience and credentials, then apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is needed to see the listings.

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