medical assistant trainee

Hours of Work

0800 to 1900

Days Of Week

M-F

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Goal – exposure to a variety of organizational effectiveness department processes with an emphasis on OD/HRD-related focus areas such as learning and development, coaching/consulting, II&D, research/analysis, process improvement and assessment.

Qualification – Intern must be currently enrolled in a human resources, I/O psychology, or business degree program through a university or college

Period – university semester, may continue subsequent semesters

Skills required:

• Effectively prioritize, manage and execute simultaneous tasks and bring them to completion with a strong sense of urgency
• Be extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Work collaboratively with a team of OE/OD professionals
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service
• Possess excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong computer skills, including experience creating spreadsheets, databases, forms, presentations, and reports. Should be proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite
• Be able to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, identify root cause, and implement optimal solutions
• Demonstrate flexibility and a “can do” attitude towards all customer interactions and assignments and be willing to take on new challenges
• Must be able to respect and maintain strict confidentiality

The Organizational Effectiveness (OE) Intern will work in the Methodist Health System OE Department assisting the OE and PE Teams with various department activities. These activities include but are not limited to assisting with OE-related projects and programs, completing administrative tasks, and supporting the OE department as needed. The OE Intern will be encouraged to make recommendations for process improvements and may assist in special projects assigned by OE or HR leadership.

Physical Factors (% of Time):

• 20 - Standing Stationary
• 60 - Standing/Moving About
• 15 – Sitting
• 2 – Climbing
• 20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
• 2 – Kneeling
• 1 – Crawling
• 30 – Reaching
• 90 – Handling
• 90 – Talking
• 0 - Driving
• 15 – Smelling

Hearing (% of Time):

• 100 - Normal Noise Level
• 0 - Occasional Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant Low Level Noise

Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):

• 5 - Respiratory Irritants
• 50 - Skin Irritants
• 50 - Allergic Irritants
• 50 - Wet Work – Hands
• 1 - Wet Work – Feed
• 0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
• 0 - Climbing of Ladders
• 0 - Working in High Places
• 50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
• 25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
• 80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

Carrying (% of Time):

• 50 - Up to 10 Lbs
• 30 - 10-20 Lbs
• 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
• 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• 0 - 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time):

• 45 - Up to 10 Lbs
• 30 - 10-20 Lbs
• 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
• 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• 0 - 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time):

• 10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
• 10 - 10-20 Lbs
• 30 - 20-50 Lbs
• 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• 10 - 100+ Lbs

Visual Demands (Yes or No):

• Yes/No - Vision Essential
• Yes/No - Vision Not Essential

Environmental Demands (% of Time):

• 100 – Indoor
• 0 – Outdoor
• 0 - Hot Environment
• 0 - Cold Environment

Other (% of Time):

• 10 - Visual Strain

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025

• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025

• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025

• Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025

• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025

• Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025

• Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025