Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Wellness Pointe; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Pointe is offering a Medical Assistant Apprentice program designed to train individuals to provide patient care under supervision. Trainees will learn to support licensed staff, manage exam rooms, and assist with routine clinical procedures in a multi-specialty clinic.

Applicants should be high school graduates, ready to complete an approved apprenticeship curriculum, and obtain approval to join the program.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completed medical assistant apprenticeship application.
• Approval from COO and DOO into the program.
• Typically requires 1-2 years experience in a medical setting (Preferred).
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance.
• Must adhere to confidentiality and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow and complete a pre-approved written medical assistant curriculum.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms, assist during examinations, and sterilize instruments.
• Inventory and order medical supplies and coordinate routine laboratory tests.
• Follow instructions provided by the clinical trainer/proctor.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization skills

Ability to follow instructions

Professional demeanor

Independent work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

The medical assistant apprenticeship program provides medical education from an accredited medical assistant program to provide assistive care to patients. The medical assistant apprentice will follow and complete a set curriculum in an agreed time frame. Each apprentice will learn efficient delivery of patient care, will support the professional role of the licensed staff, and provide support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient.

• Will follow and must successfully complete a pre-approved written medical assistant curriculum
• Will learn and master how to interview patients, measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, and record information on patients' charts.
• Will learn to prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients, drape patients with covering and position instruments and equipment; act as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assist with procedures; clean and sterilize instruments; inventory and order medical supplies and materials; give injections or treatment; coordinate routine laboratory test.
• Will follow all instructions provided by the clinical trainer/proctor
• Will carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• A completed medical assistant apprenticeship application
• An approval from COO and DOO into the program
• Typically requires 1 - 2 years experience in a medical setting (Preferred)
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.
• Must be able to adhere to all program requirements
• Adherence to the signed contract

Skills

• Familiar with goals and general methods of practices used by medical staff.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and carry out orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, visitors and patients; and accept supervision/direction.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
• Must be able to maintain a pleasant and professional attitude toward patients and personnel.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills

Additional Information

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.