Medical Assistant Apprentice Nevada

Intermountain Medical Holdings Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant Apprentice is responsible for learning the Medical Assistant trade at Intermountain Healthcare while attending a Medical Assistant Program. This position will require in-person classroom training as well as working in various clinics for the clinical rotations portion of the program. The Medical Assistant Program is 21 weeks long. After the program is completed, successful apprentices will be assisted in finding permanent placement as a Medical Assistant within one of Intermountain Clinics. A 2-year agreement is required, and if an apprentice leaves the program or prior to the 2-year mark, they will be required to pay back the cost of the program, which is $4,900.00. This is a highly competitive position, with only 10 people selected per cohort. The MA apprentice will observe patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of Tier II or Tier III Medical Assistant, Practice Manager, clinician, RN, or LVN throughout the different divisions at Intermountain Healthcare. They will have the opportunity to practice with direct supervision and review skills assessment improvement opportunities with a mentor. Apprentices are expected to provide feedback to their Mentor on areas they may be struggling with for additional coaching. As a medical assistant apprentice, they will be responsible for a wide variety of clinical and administrative tasks under the direction and guidance of experienced professionals, allowing them to hone skills under ‘safety net’ conditions to be fully prepared to enter the workforce as a competent, skilled professional. The MA apprentice will be expected to be engaged on any guidance given and to follow the Code of Conduct and the guiding principles and values at IMH.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Submitting a resume is REQUIRED for this position
"Opt-in" for texting when prompted during the application process
Checking email often for communications about your application
Signing a 2-year agreement if selected for this position
If leaving the program or prior to the 2-year mark, you will be required to pay back the cost of the program, which is $4,900.00
Limit time off to no more than 2 consecutive days, with a maximum total of 5 days off during the 21-week program

Responsibilities

Learning the Medical Assistant trade at Intermountain Healthcare while attending a Medical Assistant Program
Having clear lines of communication with their supervising team at IMH
Observing patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of Tier II or Tier III Medical Assistant, Practice Manager, clinician, RN, or LVN throughout the different divisions at Intermountain Healthcare
Practicing with direct supervision the patient-oriented procedures
Reviewing with the mentor all areas of skills assessment improvement opportunities
Providing feedback to their Mentor on areas they may be struggling with so the mentor can work with the Apprentice to provide additional coaching or scenarios that allow for practice of skills
Being responsible for a wide variety of clinical and administrative tasks under the direction and guidance of experienced professionals
Being engaged on any guidance given and to follow the Code of Conduct
Following the guiding principles and values at IMH
Possessing aptitude for the Medical Assistant trade
Essential read-only use and navigation of the electronic medical records
Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope throughout all rotations
Consistently exhibiting behavior and communication skills that demonstrate IMH’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with internal and external customers
Observing vital signs and other pertinent patient information while shadowing their mentor
Responsible for all actions/responsibilities as described in company-controlled documentation for this position
Contributing to and supporting the corporation's quality initiatives by adopting and communicating the corporation's quality improvement efforts
Using, protecting, and disclosing HCP patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Observing/viewing various procedures such as ear lavage, ECG, spirometry, injections, peak flows, pulse oximetry, breathing treatments, suture removals, wound dressings, vision/hearing tests, urine pregnancy tests, urine dips, blood glucose testing, and blood hemoglobin (hemocue) testing
Assisting clinicians with procedures that vary in levels of complexity
Shadowing mentee on patient on lab, radiology, and other procedure/testing preparations
Observing in visit closure with patient and clinicians for next steps for lab, x-ray, referrals, DME, etc.
Inquiring and being open-minded to learning the Medical Assistant trade throughout the organization
Observing the handling and delivery of patient service recovery methods
Participating regularly in skills aptitude training and evaluations
Participating regularly in site staff and department meetings, huddles, etc.
Maintaining and cleaning exam/treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment with the support of the mentee
Stocking exam rooms, treatment/procedure rooms, specimen processing areas, and nursing stations with the support of the mentee
Participating in Quality Improvement projects
Escalating potential emergency situations to the appropriate level

Benefits

Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged

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