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Beacon Health System · 1 month ago

Medical Assistant Intern

South Bend, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Beacon Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant Intern to join their team. This 8-month paid internship program combines classroom learning with patient care duties, where the intern will perform clerical and basic clinical tasks under supervision.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Receiving and greeting all patients and visitors in a professional manner and providing all reasonable assistance

Receiving telephone calls, taking and relaying messages accurately

Obtaining information from the patient to accurately complete the patient record for payment information, computer input, etc

Maintaining patient files, charts, and records

Effectively escorting patients through practice to assigned room

Perform basic clinical care: vital signs, body measurements after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated

Enter data into electronic medical record (or any other patient record)

Recording medical history

Preparing patient for examination

Assisting physician and/or nurse with minor emergency or surgical procedures after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated

Performing routine laboratory and EKG tests as ordered and collecting specimens for the lab after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated

Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and equipment to ensure room turnover

Checking and maintaining supply of stock to exam rooms

Provide educational materials to patients, advocates and families about diagnosis, treatments and options under the direction of Provider or Clinical Staff

Managing patient refills and ensuring that medications are dosed correctly and patient is taking them according to provider instructions after Intern demonstrates proficiency and is competency validated

Preloading patient information into the EMR- including diagnostic testing, health maintenance, and past surgical history

Participates and successfully completes educational requirements of the Clinical Care Internship program

Attending required meetings and participating in committees as requested

Enhancing professional growth and development through in-service meetings and educational programs as approved

Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned

Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared

Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes

Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes

Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year

Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department

Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self

Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance

Complies with established organization and department policies

Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required

Qualification

Patient care proceduresElectronic medical record (EMR)BCLS (CPR) certificationBilling knowledgeAnalytical skillsSpanish languageInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required

Must be a minimum of 17 years of age

Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in performing patient care procedures, observations, treatments and techniques utilized by facility

Demonstrates high level of interpersonal and communication skills necessary to consistently receive and greet visitors, clients, and staff members in a professional manner

Demonstrates well developed communication skills to communicate effectively and clearly to a variety of internal and external contacts

Demonstrates knowledge of billing, office procedures and computer skills

Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to solve patient problems and interpret data

Promotes collaboration and innovation in the clinical services to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to improving health care delivery and the quality of patient care