Medical Assistant Apprentice

Experience Serving Your CommunityIf you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient's lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.Everyone WelcomeFrom the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.Compensation Range:$20.38 - $29.06Check Out Our Work Perks Here!Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS HealthJoin a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes:Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.Work/life balance —enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.Tuition assistance and student loan repayment —let CHAS Health pay for your education!Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.CME and license fee reimbursement —we've got you covered.* Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteriaJob Description:Purpose of Job:Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by learning to manage patient care at assigned medical clinic through apprenticeship program and performing duties as follows:Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Shadows a CHAS Health Medical Assistant – Certified coach.Completes educational course work and follows all requirements of the program.Participates in classroom training with the instructor, as required.Greets variety of patients and escorts to exam room; informs patient of time delays throughout visit.Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow.Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider.Performs and documents immunizations.Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.Assists provider with procedures, exams, and patient education.Assists with prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider.Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation.Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members.Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.Qualifications:Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Enrollment in the CHAS Health Registered Medical Assistant Apprenticeship required. Aged 18 years or older by the start of the apprenticeship program required.Skills: Excellent customer service skills required. Oral and written communications skills required. Compassion for patients required. Ability to work well in team environment required. Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs required. Basic computer user skills required. Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.Physical Demands:Must be able to move around the facility between one-third and two-thirds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation and in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over two-thirds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than one-third of the day. Communicating is also required over two-thirds of the day, while climbing, stooping, or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs. occurs only occasionally.Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization:Social ResponsibilityPatient-CenteredEntrepreneurshipRespect for Human DignityCommitment to Continuous Quality ImprovementFunCHAS Health | Equal Employment OpportunityIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.