Paid Medical Assistant Externship - Urgent Care Experience

Carbon Health; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Extern to support urgent care workflows in a real clinical environment. You will assist physicians and mid-level providers, perform triage, take histories, and support lab activities while under direct supervision.

This paid 6-week externship offers hands-on training and exposure to modern EHR systems. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited Medical Assistant program, have a high school diploma, and can commit to the full externship period.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply Medical Assistant knowledge and skills in a real clinical environment.
• Assist the Physician, PA, or NP in support of medical care of urgent care patients.
• Triage, answer phones, take medical histories, and perform lab work as part of daily activities.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Carbon Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Extern to support urgent care workflows in a real clinical environment. You will assist physicians and mid-level providers, perform triage, take histories, and support lab activities while under direct supervision.

This paid 6-week externship offers hands-on training and exposure to modern EHR systems. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited Medical Assistant program, have a high school diploma, and can commit to the full externship period.