Medical Assistance Apprentice Initiative

OIC Medical • Rocky Mount, NC

298d • $14 - $15

About The Position

The Medical Assistance Apprentice Initiative program will prepare individuals to become Certified Medical Assistants. Apprentices are expected to work full-time in the clinic and log 2000 hours of on-the-job (OTJ) training over 12 months. All clinical skills will be taught hands-on through 1:1 coaching. Apprentices are also required to complete 200 hours of online didactic training that may include a combination of online instruction, educational readings, videos, quizzes, projects, and more. The online component is typically completed in the evenings and/or on weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment with a participating Federally Qualified Health Center in the Medical Assistance Apprenticeship Initiative sponsored by the North Carolina Community Health Center Association.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required but can be administered by OIC.

Nice To Haves

• Good computer skills.
• Well-organized with good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms; inform patients of time delays throughout visits.
• Prepare patients for providers and anticipate the needs of providers to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Perform vital signs and other patient procedures, exams, patient education, etc.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient encounters.
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by the provider.
• Perform and document injections and immunizations.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Clean, prepare, and sterilize instruments.
• Obtain prescription refills under the direction and authorization of the provider.
• Manage internal and external referrals and required documentation.
• Observe and follow required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
• Answer telephones, schedule patients, and support care team members.
• Navigate care throughout the encounter process.
• Protect patient privacy and always comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• First 500 hours of clinical training at $14.00/hour (maximum of $7,000 for the first 500 hours of clinical training).
• Second 500 hours of clinical training at $14.75/hour (maximum of $7,375 for the second 500 hours of clinical training).
• Final 1,000 hours of clinical training at $15.25/hour (maximum of $15,250 for the final 1,000 hours of clinical training).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED