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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About This Position
HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Clinical Administrative Assistant for it's affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, RI.
The Administrative Assistant provides a positive, warm, calm and competent image and assistance in the coordination and support of patient care delivery. The Administrative Assistant is a liaison between the patient, the care giving staff, other internal and external departments and the billing department, supporting all three with comprehensive chart management and communications between parties to ensure seamless care.
This is a part-time, 24hrs per week, position that is eligible for benefits. The hours are 7:00am-7:30pm
What will you do?
- Provides information to callers or routes calls to appropriate personnel, takes messages or relates information in a confidential, accurate, timely and professional manner.
- Orders, cancels and changes DME supplies as required by team staff.
- Maintains and distributes daily census, maintains patient tracking board, creates charts for incoming patients and interacts with families, vendors, MDs, RNs and entire IDG staff to support patient care.
- Ensures all appropriate documentation is complete and accurate before scanning into patient chart in the EMR.
What are the qualifications for this job?
- High school diploma plus additional specialized training
- Associate's degree or graduate of a secretarial school program preferred
- Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
What are the job benefits?
For your health and peace of mind:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
- Disability coverage
- Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
- Life and long-term-disability insurance
For your wellbeing:
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
For your career:
- A robust orientation programs
- Educational assistance
- Reimbursement for certifications
- HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)
HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.
All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.
Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.
At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.
You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented. You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.
And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours. We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.
Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.
HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader in the areas of home health, palliative and hospice care serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our family of brands include HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, HopeHealth Community VNA
Our Hospice Care Team
HopeHealth's hospice care team provides comfort and support to patients who are in the advanced stages of serious illness or nearing the end of life.
Join our team, and you’ll:
- Help patients and families make every moment count. Hospice is a special calling. Your work will help patients live as comfortably and fully as possible, and provide meaningful support for everyone in the family. As part of our team, you’ll provide patients, and their loved ones, with a peaceful end-of-life setting.
- Know that your expertise and unique perspective are valued. In our inclusive work culture, you’ll be free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from your team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
- Enjoy a flexible work schedule and generous benefits. Work full-time, part-time or per diem with scheduling flexibility to maximize your work/family life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.
- Be part of a leading team. For over 40 years, HopeHealth Hospice has set the gold standard for end-of-life care. We’re the second-oldest hospice in the country, and one of the largest not-for-profit hospice providers in New England. We are committed to giving all of our employees the skills and support they need to deliver the best possible patient care.
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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 Brown University Health, Providence College, and HopeHealth and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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.
Are there remote clinical assistant jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of clinical assistant openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role typically is. The portions of the work most likely to move remote are prior authorization support, patient scheduling, and medical records review for practices that have separated administrative clinical tasks from in-person care delivery.
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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