Medical Assistant Trainee

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

About the role

While partnering with a Medical Assistant, the Trainee will perform job-related duties as delegated by and under the general supervision of the clinician and Registered Nurse. The Medical Assistant Trainee will assist in meeting the individual and age-specific needs of the patients and families/significant others with the primary goal of extending the student experience and focusing on learning opportunities related to basic functions of the Medical Assistant role. This is a temporary role that will last up to eighteen months.

Responsibilities

• Completes Gundersen Health Systems (GHS) orientation and education requirements, maintains competency and practices and contributes to the GHS Mission and Strategic Plan
• Performs responsibilities according to GHS’s phased Medical Assistant Trainee’s competency-based learning and tiered skills acquisition model (TSAM)
• Advances through MA program’s curriculum while simultaneously completing competency verification for applicable skills
• Assists patients with transportation to appointed departments by safely utilizing wheelchairs and proper body mechanics
• Demonstrates respect for each individual through providing person centered care
• Uses effective, authentic communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team
• Promotes a safe and healing environment for patients, families, and co-workers

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Medical Assistant Trainee must be enrolled in a Medical Assistant program within one month of hire and must complete the program within eighteen months of starting the role
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross, needed within 6 weeks of hire

Qualifications

• No Experience Required
• Desired: Six months experience in a healthcare setting

Primary Recruiter: If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Jenni Elsbernd
Recruiter
Email Address: jlelsber@emplifyhealth.org

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