Medical Assistant Intern - Pineville - Gastroenterology

Medical Assistant Intern - Pineville Gastroenterology General Job Summary: The Medical Assistant Intern will support the department as assigned, while gaining experience and educational opportunities. (This is a full-time, paid position that will support the GI team at Pineville Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm). Duties to include: Escort patients to exam rooms/procedure room, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, collect patient history; perform screenings per provider guidelines, other physical examination preparations and document all information in patient’s chartAssist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimensAssembles patients’ health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plansEnsures all related reports, labs and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointmentReviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHRCommunicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional informationObtains and sends patient medical records to support seamless care deliveryOpportunity for hands-on experience and exposure to a medical setting, including but not limited to laboratory, primary care services, registration, document management, care coordination, and moreAdminister injections after completing Tryon training certificationOther duties as assigned Education, Experience and Certifications: Must be enrolled in or have a degree from an accredited university / college undergraduate or graduate program, with a focus on medicine. Must be on track to return to medical school or complete Physician Assistant programProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Will be required to complete online and in-person vaccination administration trainingExcellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsSelf-directed and able to work without supervisionCompletion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employerCompletion of TB test will be requiredMaintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification Physical Requirements: Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pullingMust be able to lift and support weight of 35 poundsAbility to concentrate on detailsUse of computer for long periods of time