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Paid Medical Assistant Extern

Bronson Healthcare

#Patient Assessment #Clinical Experience #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Clinical Support #Patient History #Patient Education

Quick overview

The extern will provide general medical assisting functions, including measuring vital signs and obtaining patient histories under the supervision of a preceptor. They will also assist with charting, patient education regarding medications and treatments, and coordinating referrals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited Medical Assistant academic program and possess a high school diploma or GED. The role is designed to satisfy the 180-hour clinical experience requirement for students.

high schoolClinical supportPatient educationPatient assessmentVital signs measurementClinical proceduresMedication administration supportChart documentationPatient history collection

Job description

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Location Title Paid Medical Assistant Extern This is a temporary position intended to help satisfy the 180-hour clinical experience requirement for students enrolled in a Medical Assistant academic program.
Will work under the office manager’s direction with supervision of the preceptor Medical Assistant, and office coordinator to provide general medical assisting functions for the practice in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines established within the organization, unit.
Measures and records vital signs, provides initial patient assessment, obtains concise patient history, and provides various clinical information and support to providers.
Processes and posts information to patient’s chart, educates patients and families regarding medications, treatments and care, and referrals.
Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Enrolled in an accredited Medical Assistant academic program or institution Shift Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Cost Center Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth.
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