Medical Assistant Intern - Float Pool Region C

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT • Danbury, CT

1d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuvance Health Medical Practices Intern program is offered to college students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Eligible hires will receive intensive orientation with progressive ongoing training and the opportunity to work in a healthcare setting. Scheduling expectations include availability in summer and on winter vacations, allowing students to study while being paid. Interns will support patient care initiatives within their scope of practice and training. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain clinical experience as a Medical Assistant. Nuvance Health is a two-state system with over 15,000 employees, fostering an inclusive culture. Joining their multi-specialty medical practice offers the advantages of a large health system in a more intimate setting, allowing for patient relationship building, team building, socialization, and work-life balance. The practice includes various outpatient specialties such as primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology, and infectious diseases. The position requires reliable transportation as it covers multiple locations in the Southern Tier region (Wilton, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs
• Must be pursuing a healthcare career with an appropriate major
• Must have reliable transportation
• Pursuing education and training in healthcare

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish speaking candidates preferred)
• Medical Assistant and/or experienced Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician

Responsibilities

• Greets and brings patient back from waiting room to clinical area. Performs all necessary intake activities and documents appropriate information including vital signs, current medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP, appropriate referring provider, and preferred pharmacy, etc.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record. Transcribes demographic, medication history, social and medical history as reported by the patient from the intake form.
• Provides clerical and secretarial work associated with patient care. Prepares and organizes patient charts for assigned providers. Completes other paperwork such as disability paperwork and scanning of other pertinent patient information as appropriate.
• Performs and stays current with EMR Orders Reconciliation process as assigned.
• Assures the examination area is clean after each patient use and stocked. Performs environmental rounds on a weekly/monthly basis as assigned.
• Assures the patient is properly prepared for the scheduled visit to maintain timely patient flow. This includes assisting patients into gowns, having clinical paperwork, any needed supplies and educational materials immediately available for the provider use.
• Conducts in-office testing as directed by the provider. Coordinates testing and outside ancillary services as applicable. Reviews instructions for upcoming procedures and tests as applicable.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens as directed by the provider. Completes process by assuring specimen results are logged in the accession book and are reconciled in the patients record.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper upkeep, cleaning and testing of medical equipment and supplies. Fills out appropriate logs.
• Coaches and educates colleagues in office regarding procedures and techniques as new members join the group.
• Performs pathology and other audits as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrates and maintains practice-based competencies for in-office surgical procedures if applicable. This includes procedure setup, patient prepping with sterile technique, patient recovery and room turnover under RN direction.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues in accordance with Western Connecticut Medical Group service excellence standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital
• Opportunity to build relationships with patients over time
• Opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees