Medical Assistant Intern: Front Office - 5163

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Opportunity to grow in behavioral health

Work with dedicated staff

Job summary

A community health organization in Connecticut is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant Intern for its Front Office. This position involves assisting prescribers and documenting client progress related to mental health and substance abuse treatment. Candidates should be enrolled in a Medical Assistant program and possess a valid driver's license. This internship offers flexible hours and the opportunity to significantly impact the community and gain practical experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Medical Assistant program.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist prescribers to prepare clients for their appointments.
• Document ongoing client progress and lab work as needed.
• Monitor client progress in relation to medication side effects.

Education

Enrolled in a Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant Intern: Front Office - 5163

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: MEDIC005163

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• Posted: October 15, 2025
• Part-Time

Location

Willimantic Main
1310 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

Be a part of CHR’s growing organization!

INTERNSHIP TYPE: Internship - Medical Assistant

HOURS/SCHEDULE: up to 40 hours/wk; Monday-Friday, flexible

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Front Office, Willimantic CT

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

By participating as a Medical Assistant Intern with CHR, you can expect to gain firsthand experience and training related to clinical mental health & substance abuse evaluation and treatment, including assisting prescribers to prepare clients for their appointments, document ongoing client progress, submitting and routing lab work as needed, document client progress in areas that involve side effects of medication (BP, wt gain) and more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must be enrolled in a Medical Assistant program in.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in mental health treatment preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license

WHY INTERN AT CHR?

• With over 80 programs statewide, CHR presents plenty of opportunity to establish and grow your career in behavioral health, pre and/or post-graduation!
• Work in collaboration with our experienced and dedicated staff
• Make a difference in our community
• Flexible hours
• And many more…!

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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