Job Description

Medical Assistant Intern - Ballantyne Dermatology

 

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

(This is a full-time position that will support the Dermatology team at Ballantyne, 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.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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