Medical Assistant/Dental Assistant Student

HealthLinc, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking a student to work alongside providers in a clinical setting. This role involves enhancing patient communication and practicing clinical skills while serving an underserved population. Responsibilities include patient rooming, education, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a current medical assistant or dental assistant training program.
• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with preceptor to learn patient rooming, vitals, and education.
• Educate on preventative screenings to improve population health.
• Complete required hours for rotation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

Job description

As a student, you will work alongside the provider to practice your clinical skills in an integrated setting with HealthLinc’s largely underserved patient population, while enhancing patient communication, history taking, patient-centered care, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage with your preceptor as you learn the following:
  • Rooming patients
  • Vitals
  • Chief Complaints
  • Patient Education within the scope of practice
  • Medication Reconciliation if applicable
  • Assist in stocking rooms
• Improves Population Health by educating on preventative screenings
• Complete the required hours for rotation
• Abide by the standards set for by HealthLinc and your learning institution.
• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient- Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

• Must be enrolled in a current medical assistant or dental assistant training program

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience working in healthcare preferred

Skills/Job Requirement

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures

Technology Skills

• Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
• Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)