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Medical Assistant - Externship

Carbon Health

New Jersey

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Injections, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Medical Office Administration, Medications, Patient Care, Patient Education, Phlebotomy, Project/Program Management, Sterilization, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Telephone Triage, Testing, Training/Teaching, Urgent Care
LOCATION
New Jersey
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

About the Company

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