Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - Family Practice Clinic

Munson Healthcare • Traverse City, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program offers paid on-the-job training as a Medical Assistant at a Munson Healthcare facility. Apprentices will attend lectures and laboratory training through Baker College's 9-month Medical Assistant Certificate Program or Penn Foster's Online Medical Assistant Program. Upon completion, apprentices will have the opportunity to take the AAMA certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Munson Healthcare, in collaboration with Michigan Works!, will cover the tuition costs in exchange for a service commitment after program completion. A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting, performing both clinical and administrative duties with frequent patient interaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity to complete the AAMA certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Answering phones
• Greeting patients
• Documenting and updating medical records
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Scheduling appointments
• Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services
• Using computer applications
• Taking medical histories
• Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
• Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
• Preparing patients for examination
• Assisting the physician during exams
• Collecting and preparing lab specimens
• Performing basic laboratory tests including blood draws
• Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
• Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician
• Injections
• Removing sutures and changing dressings
• Other clinical services as required by specialty

Benefits

• Paid on the job training
• Tuition covered by Munson Healthcare and Michigan Works!
• Service commitment after program completion

What This Job Offers

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