Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - Manistee Primary Care
About The Position
The selected apprentices will receive paid on the job training as a Medical Assistant at a Munson Healthcare facility while attending lectures and laboratory training through Baker College's 9-month Medical Assistant Certificate Program or Penn Fosters Online Medical Assistant Program. At the completion of the programs, the apprentices will have the opportunity to complete the AAMA certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant. In collaboration with Michigan Works!, Munson Healthcare will be covering the cost of the Tuition for the selected apprentices in exchange for a service commitment at the completion of the program.
Requirements
- Highschool Diploma or GED
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 coverage
- Service commitment in exchange for tuition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
