Medical Assistant Trainee Accelerated 6-Month Program

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

2d•$22

About The Position

The Medical Assistant COCC Trainee position is a temporary training role designed for individuals actively enrolled in an approved Medical Assistant education program through Central Oregon Community College (COCC). This role provides paid, structured clinical exposure in an ambulatory care setting while the trainee completes required coursework, labs, and clinical competencies toward Medical Assistant certification. Acceptance of this role includes agreement to a two-year, full-time service commitment as a Medical Assistant with St. Charles Health System upon completion of training and certification, if offered and accepted. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Actively enrolled in the two-term or three-term COCC Medical Assistant Program with the ability to test for national certification within 30 days from graduating from the program.
Must obtain appropriate certification from one of the following within 30 days of program completion to ensure continued employment; The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures.
Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
Basic knowledge of medical office documentation standards.

Responsibilities

Remain actively enrolled in the COCC Medical Assistant Program.
Actively participate in required coursework, labs, simulations, and clinical learning experiences.
Complete assigned competency validations, skills check-offs, and learning modules.
Demonstrate progressive skill development and clinical judgment appropriate to training level.
Receive and incorporate feedback from preceptors, educators, and supervisors.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.