Medical Assistant (Trainee) (Outpatient), Pearl City - Urgent Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) Program is a paid training program located at Adventist Health Castle and offers hands-on training to successfully transition applicants into a Medical Assistant role. The program includes classroom and online curriculum, simulation for skills practice, testing, and on-the-job training at our clinic sites. Students learn essential skills including introduction to healthcare, front office skills, medical terminology, medical records, medical equipment, interpersonal skills, anatomy and disease process, anatomy, vital signs, medical insurance, patient exam, medical ethics, legal responsibilities, laboratory testing, pharmacology, and surgical procedures. This 8-week, intensive, Medical Assistant Training Program will prepare individuals to take the Medical Assistant Certification test upon completion of the curriculum, precepted hours and one year of experience. Participants will receive a certificate of professional development from Windward Community College and transition into a Medical Assistant role at Adventist Health Castle after completing the online course, classroom didactic, skills testing, and preceptorship hours. Job Summary: Participates in an 8-week Medical Assistant Training Program and engages in and attends educational opportunities through Adventist Health. Works with instructors and preceptors to complete the 8-week program which includes instructor led lectures, in-person labs, independent study hours, competency examinations, skills checks and clinical hours with a preceptor. Medical Assistants in training may also perform non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. Upon completion of the program, Medical Assistants in training will be eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Responsibilities
- Actively participates in all educational components of the training program.
- Seeks guidance from instructors and preceptors to enhance skills and competencies related to the Medical Assisting role
- Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
- Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals, and transfers.
- Obtains vital signs.
- Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
- Performs venipunctures as ordered.
- Performs audiometry and vision testing.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
