MA Externship

Primary Health Medical Group • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Primary Health Medical Group offers a 4–5 week Medical Assistant externship for students from Carrington College, CWI, and MCA. The program comprises 160–180 hours, depending on school requirements, and includes a week-long orientation, digital training on company policies and procedures, one-on-one training with assigned preceptors in back-office skills, and occupational health and drug screening. Externs may work in a variety of settings and roles, including urgent care, family practice, COVID triage, and COVID vaccine administration.

Eligible students must be enrolled in a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program with in-person or hybrid in-person and online didactic and skills-based instruction. Candidates must complete an interview and a skills assessment covering triage reporting, medication administration, and venipuncture. The role supports providers and patients through clinical and administrative tasks, patient care, laboratory work, patient flow, and customer service. If offered a permanent position, the student has one year to obtain a CMA or RMA license. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program that includes in-person instruction or a hybrid of in-person and online didactic and skills-based education.
• Complete an interview.
• Pass an assessment conducted by Primary Health Medical Group staff, demonstrating knowledge of triage reporting, medication administration, and venipuncture skills.
• Have venipuncture skills.
• Have a customer-service-oriented attitude and behavior.
• Be proficient with computers and able to use applicable software for essential job functions.
• If offered a permanent position, obtain a CMA or RMA license within one year.
• Successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• The employer strongly recommends that new hires stay current on vaccinations, including annual influenza, and requests proof of immunization or that vaccination be scheduled within two weeks of the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examining and treating patients under a provider’s or physician’s direction, including casting, bracing, and injections as applicable.
• Provide clinical triage and communication according to protocols or provider instructions.
• Prepare examination rooms, including sterilizing and cleaning them and checking medical equipment.
• Perform basic on-premises laboratory tests and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy, including collecting, labeling, processing, and distributing specimens from patients of all ages.
• Support back-office patient flow, paperwork, and customer service.
• Provide quality customer service and patient education based on assessed needs.
• Perform tests and procedures as ordered.
• Accurately document patient encounters and interventions.
• Relay provider instructions to patients.
• Perform non-direct patient care tasks, such as autoclaving, stocking rooms, scanning records, and mailing.
• Assist front-office staff with patient details, schedules, and referrals.
• Assist or take the lead in emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient and organizational business information, including HIPAA-related information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Medical coverage with a broad range of plans
• Dental coverage with two plan options
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to employees and their dependents
• Paid time off based on position hours
• Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed