Medical Assistant Trainee

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

While partnering with a Medical Assistant, the Trainee will perform job-related duties as delegated by and under the general supervision of the clinician and Registered Nurse. The Medical Assistant Trainee will assist in meeting the individual and age-specific needs of the patients and families/significant others with the primary goal of extending the student experience and focusing on learning opportunities related to basic functions of the Medical Assistant role. This is a temporary role that will last up to eighteen months.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Completes Gundersen Health Systems (GHS) orientation and education requirements, maintains competency and practices and contributes to the GHS Mission and Strategic Plan

2. Performs responsibilities according to GHS's phased Medical Assistant Trainee's competency-based learning and tiered skills acquisition model (TSAM)

3. Advances through MA program's curriculum while simultaneously completing competency verification for applicable skills

4. Assists patients with transportation to appointed departments by safely utilizing wheelchairs and proper body mechanics

5. Demonstrates respect for each individual through providing person centered care

6. Uses effective, authentic communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team

7. Promotes a safe and healing environment for patients, families, and co-workers

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalency

Medical Assistant Trainee must be enrolled in a Medical Assistant program within one month of hire and must complete the program within eighteen months of starting the role

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

Six months experience in a healthcare setting

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. needed within 6 weeks of hire.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:
Jenni Elsbernd

Recruiter Email Address:
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