MA Externship

Primary Health Medical Group

About the role

Primary Health Medical Group is seeking high-performing Medical Assistant students for our extensive 4-5 week Externship program (160-180 hours, depending on school requirements).

Responsibilities

• A week-long orientation to Primary Health
• Full review of Primary Health policies and procedures through digital training modules
• One-on-one training with assigned preceptors to cover and review back-office skills
• Comprehensive Occupational Health and Drug Screening
• A variety of settings/roles to include Urgent Care, Family Practice, COVID Triage, and COVID Vaccine Administration
• Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider and/or physician, which could include casting, bracing, and injections
• Provide clinical triage/communication as defined by protocol or per provider instructions
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients, including sterilization, cleaning, and checks on medical equipment
• Prepare basic laboratory tests on-premises and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform phlebotomy involved with proper collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages
• Assist the back office in managing patient flow, paperwork, and customer service
• Provide quality customer service and patient education based on assessment of needs
• Perform tests and procedures as ordered
• Accurately document patient encounters and interventions performed
• Relay provider instructions to patients
• Aid Front Office staff in managing details of patients, schedules, and referrals
• Assist or lead in emergency situations
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient and business functions of the organization, i.e., HIPAA
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Medical education and passing a skills assessment conducted by PHMG staff
• If offered a permanent position, students have one year to obtain their CMA or RMA license
• Venipuncture skills
• Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior
• Computer proficiency. Ability to use applicable software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Recommended vaccines to include annual Influenza, Hep B, TDaP, MMR, Varicella, and TB

Qualifications

To be considered for the program, students must be currently enrolled in a Nationally Accredited MA program (either fully in-person or hybrid in-person and online; didactic and skills-based education), complete an interview, and complete an assessment to demonstrate their knowledge of triage reporting, administering medication, and venipuncture skills.

Skills

• Medical education and passing a skills assessment conducted by PHMG staff
• Venipuncture skills
• Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior
• Computer proficiency. Ability to use applicable software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Recommended vaccines to include annual Influenza, Hep B, TDaP, MMR, Varicella, and TB

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a broad range of plans to offer more personalized coverage
• Dental coverage with two plan options
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Life, disability, and long-term care insurances
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees and their dependents at no cost
• Generous paid time off (based on position hours)
• Bonus opportunities

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule varies Sunday through Saturday (Training days may vary).