Medical Assistant Paid Training Opportunity

Description

Exciting opportunity to learn new skills and be paid at the same time. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is offering a full-time, in person, paid Medical Assistant training program which includes both classroom and clinical training thanks to a workforce pipeline fund. Classes offered virtually through CareerStep will prepare a learner to take the National Healthcareer Association’s CMAA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) exam to gain certification.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Obtaining and recording patient vitals
• Performing EKGs
• Assisting providers in procedures and exams

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Must submit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a medical assistant
• Provide 3 references and possess a clear background free of criminal offenses

Competencies

• High level of customer service and a positive approach to working with patients
• Projects a positive attitude about the department and the health center and offers services to ensure a positive experience
• Maintains an organized work area and works collaboratively as a member of a team
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients
• Handles confidential information in a professional manner
• Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations
• Uses sound judgment and confidence
• Multi-tasks and is detail-oriented and accurate
• Able to sit at a computer for an extended period of time

Benefits

• 16 weeks of in-person paid course work
• 100-hour paid internship to be completed at HealthFirst
• 2-year work commitment upon successful completion of the program and internship

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Salary Description

$18 an hour