Medical Assistant Intern I - Clinic Immersion (Paid)

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is offering a Medical Assistant Intern I position within a six-month paid program combining classroom learning and hands-on patient care under supervision.

Upon successful completion, Intern II with expanded duties will advance; minimum requirements include high school diploma and completion of Beacon Medical Assistant Intern Program, with Spanish language ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Beacon Medical Assistant Intern Program.
• Spanish language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors professionally and obtain information for patient records.
• Perform basic clinical tasks under supervision, such as measuring vital signs and preparing patients for exam.
• Enter data into the EMR and assist with history taking.
• Assist physicians and nurses with procedures as competence is demonstrated.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and assist with lab testing as directed.
• Provide educational materials to patients and families about diagnoses and treatment options.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Clerical duties

EMR data entry

Medical terminology

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Beacon Medical Assistant Intern Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Office software (Word/Excel)

Billing systems

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is offering a Medical Assistant Intern I position within a six-month paid program combining classroom learning and hands-on patient care under supervision.

Upon successful completion, Intern II with expanded duties will advance; minimum requirements include high school diploma and completion of Beacon Medical Assistant Intern Program, with Spanish language ability preferred.