Medical Assistant Paid Training Program September 14th Class

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Erlanger, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Paid Training Program is an accelerated training course created for candidates who have a desire to begin their career in the medical field and become a Medical Assistant. As an MA Intern participant, you are required to successfully complete the internal MA training program. This program is conducted and overseen by the SEP Education Team and the determination of your successful completion is at their full discretion. You will be required to pass a final check off in two phases: after hands-on training with the Education Team and after in-office training with a preceptor. The MA Intern is responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations. The MA Intern is responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office. The training program is 12 weeks, full time, with 6 weeks of classroom training (8a-4:30p daily) and 6 weeks of training in an office with a designated preceptor. There is also 1 day for a final skills assessment and competency check off. Interns are considered SEP employees and are paid from day one. Upon completion of the training program and successfully passing the skills and competency assessment, the MA Intern will obtain a full-time MA position with SEP.

Requirements

Be 18 years or older.
Have at least 1 year of work experience (excluding non-paid externships).
Have obtained a High School Diploma or GED.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Pass a drug screen and background check.
Be a US citizen or permanent resident/green card holder.
Sign a Work/Training Agreement upon acceptance into the program, committing to giving TWO YEARS of employment to SEP. If 2 years of employment with SEP is not successfully completed, repayment of the training will be required.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to learn new computer skills.
Good organizational skills.
Work professionally with doctors, hospital administration and management, SEP employees and the public.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture.
Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
Respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly.
Work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
Utilize resources wisely.
Performs duties willingly and with initiative.
Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
Cooperates with other departments and work groups.

Nice To Haves

CNA vocational school or other healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete the internal MA training program.
Pass a final check off in two phases: after hands-on training with the Education Team and after in-office training with a preceptor.
Comply with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations.
Ensure completion of all duties vital to business operations.
Create a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office.
Obtain vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature).
Assist providers with exams and procedures.
Administer injections and immunizations.
Perform EKG and other essential laboratory procedures.
Collect patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine).
Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions.