Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

PROGRAM DETAILS

6 Week Paid Externship ProgramWHAT 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