Medical Assistant Externship

Howell, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a physician-founded and led organization ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic weve created lies in Carbon Healths custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams engineers and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. Thats why we hire people who genuinely care about patients solving healthcare challenges and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

Medical Assistant Externship - Job Description

PROGRAM DETAILS

6 week paid Externship program

WHAT YOULL DO

Apply Medical Assistant knowledge and skills in a real clinical environment
assist the Physician PA or NP in support of medical care of urgent care patients.
Day to day activities will vary from triage answering phones taking medical histories to performing lab work.
Practice clinical and administrative tasks under direct supervision
Develop confidence efficiency and accuracy in patient care
Gain exposure to daily clinic workflows and patient flow management
Strengthen communication teamwork and professionalism
Demonstrate readiness for entry-level Medical Assistant employment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors patients and staff members in a professional manner.
Perform selected medical assisting and administrative duties.
Perform direct patient care as instructed by the Physician PA or NP.
Perform lab tests as directed by the Physician PA or NP.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed.
Distribute medications as directed by Physician PA or NP.
Requires ability to perform venipuncture.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments including sterilization.
Assist provider in preparing for minor surgeries and exams.
Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
Maintain equipment for use at all times in a clean and safe condition.
Make suggestions to improve work methods.
Other duties may be assigned.

ABOUT YOU

High school diploma or equivalent
Current enrollment in or recent completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
1-2 letters of recommendation of endorsement from accredited Medical Assistant Program supervisor or lead
BLS/CPR certification preferred

Carbon Health is a leading national healthcare provider with a mission to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. We offer primary and urgent care to nearly two-thirds of the U.S. Leveraging our unique technology platform we meet patients where they are by delivering care across a variety of access points including in-person clinics and virtual care. Carbon Health also focuses on value-based care and other value-add services to employers health plans health systems and other ecosystem partners.

BENEFITS

Medical dental & vision coverage effective first day of employment
Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
Paid time off paid sick leave
401k retirement savings plans with employer match
Life & Disability Insurance
DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice

*Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

We recognize that the key to success lies in valuing the minds experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Carbon Health is proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Carbon Health is an E-Verify employer.

Required Experience:

Intern