Medical Assistant Externship

Carbon Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health in Green Brook, New Jersey, invites motivated Medical Assistant students or recent graduates to join a 6-week paid externship. You will gain hands-on experience supporting physicians, PAs, or NPs, including triage, history taking, and basic labs, within a real urgent care setting.

You'll perform both clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, build patient-care skills, and learn daily clinic workflows while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Enrollment in or recent completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• 1–2 letters of recommendation from MA program supervisor or lead recommended.
• BLS/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply Medical Assistant knowledge in a real clinical environment; assist physicians, PAs, or NPs with urgent care patient care.
• Assist with triage, phones, medical histories, and basic lab work.
• Perform clinical and administrative tasks under direct supervision to support workflow.
• Develop confidence, efficiency, and accuracy in patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Enrollment in Medical Assistant Program

Recommendation letters from MA program supervisor

BLS/CPR certification preferred

Job description

Medical Assistant Externship

Carbon Health Green Brook, New Jersey, United States

About this position

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

PROGRAM DETAILS

6 Week Paid Externship Program

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Apply Medical Assistant knowledge and skills in a real clinical environment,
  assisting the Physician, PA, or NP in support of medical care of urgent care patients.
• Day to day activities will vary from triage, answering phones, taking medical histories, to performing lab work.
• Practice clinical and administrative tasks under direct supervision
• Develop confidence, efficiency, and accuracy in patient care
• Gain exposure to daily clinic workflows and patient flow management
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, and professionalism
• Demonstrate readiness for entry-level Medical Assistant employment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors, patients, and staff members in a professional manner.
• Perform selected medical assisting and administrative duties.
• Perform direct patient care as instructed by the Physician, PA, or NP.
• Perform lab tests as directed by the Physician, PA, or NP.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed.
• Distribute medications as directed by Physician, PA, or NP.
• Requires ability to perform venipuncture.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assist provider in preparing for minor surgeries and exams.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Maintain equipment for use at all times, in a clean and safe condition.
• Make suggestions to improve work methods.
• Other duties may be assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current enrollment in or recent completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• 1-2 letters of recommendation of endorsement from accredited Medical Assistant Program supervisor or lead
• BLS/CPR certification preferred

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.