Intern, Project

Job Overview

The AltaMed Intern will be trained as a Health Equity Patient Navigator and Medical Scribe. The Intern will support AltaMed Providers in providing quality customer service and improve health outcomes by lowering patient barriers.

Responsibilities

• Connect patients to resources and provide health education to help patients navigate the healthcare system.
• Follow up with patients to ensure resources have been acquired and document these efforts.
• Learn and apply case management skills to help patients understand their options.
• Record patient symptoms, history, physical exams, and diagnoses as instructed by the provider.
• Auxiliary with documentation of patient visits, including procedures performed.
• Transcribe lab, x-ray, and evaluation results into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Document proper diagnoses and follow-up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the provider.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good personal organization skills, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize time effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Can type at least 40 words per minute.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Able to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Willing to take initiative and work as part of a team.
• Patience, curiosity, and willingness to learn, along with respect for differing perspectives and ideas.
• Commitment to the mission of the project and its impact in the community.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a college degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Previous clinical experience preferred (6 months - 1 year).

Benefits

Workforce Development coordinates all of AltaMed’s internships, including AmeriCorps and clinical placements. It aims to promote sustainable growth of AltaMed’s workforce, aiming to supply 10-20% of its employees and ensuring hiring from within the communities served.

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