Medical Assistant Intern - SouthPark Primary Care

Tryon Medical Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Medical Partners in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Medical Assistant Intern to support the Primary Care team. The role offers hands-on experience in a medical setting, including registration, labs, and care coordination. Training will include vaccination administration and EHR documentation.

The internship is full-time and paid, with typical hours Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Ideal candidates are enrolled in or have medical education, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or has degree in medicine or related field; on track to return to medical school or PA program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Will complete online and in-person vaccination administration training.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and collect vital signs and history; document in chart.
• Assist with walking transfers, dressing, and specimen collection.
• Compile health information including symptoms, history, X-ray reports, labs, diagnoses and plans.
• Ensure relevant reports and labs are available in the EHR before appointments.
• Confirm forms are complete, identified, signed, and information is accurate in the EHR.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses or obtain information.
• Obtain and forward patient medical records to support care delivery.
• Provide exposure to labs, primary care, registration, document management and care coordination.
• Administer injections after completing Tryon training certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-directed

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate medical education program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant Intern will support the department as assigned, while gaining experience and educational opportunities.

(This is a full-time, paid position that will support the Primary Care team at SouthPark Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm).

Duties to include:

• Escort patients to exam rooms/procedure room, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, collect patient history; perform screenings per provider guidelines, other physical examination preparations and document all information in patient’s chart
• Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens
• Assembles patients’ health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans
• Ensures all related reports, labs and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
• Reviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHR
• Communicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information
• Obtains and sends patient medical records to support seamless care delivery
• Opportunity for hands-on experience and exposure to a medical setting, including but not limited to laboratory, primary care services, registration, document management, care coordination, and more
• Administer injections after completing Tryon training certification
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Must be enrolled in or have a degree from an accredited university / college undergraduate or graduate program, with a focus on medicine. Must be on track to return to medical school or complete Physician Assistant program
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Will be required to complete online and in-person vaccination administration training
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer
• Completion of TB test will be required
• Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds
• Ability to concentrate on details
• Use of computer for long periods of time