PRN Medical Assistant Intern - SouthPark Dermatology

Tryon Medical Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Medical Partners in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant Intern to support the Dermatology team on a PRN basis, typically Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5 pm.

This role offers hands-on experience in patient intake, vital signs, medical record maintenance, injections after training, and collaboration with physicians.

The position emphasizes education and exposure to primary care services, lab work, and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or have a degree from an accredited program focusing on medicine.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Vaccination administration training and TB testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, take vitals, collect history, and document in the chart.
• Assist with transfers, dressing, and specimen collection.
• Ensure all reports and labs are available in the EHR before appointments.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses or obtain information.
• Administer injections after training certification.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

EHR documentation

Education

Medicine-focused program

Tools

EHR systems

MS 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 PRN position that will support the Dermatology team at SouthPark, Monday & Wednesday 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