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PROGRAM DETAILS
6 Week Paid Externship Program
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Apply Medical Assistant knowledge and skills in a real clinical environment,
assisting 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
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