Medical Assistant Trainee

Medical Assistant Trainee

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Pardee is a community health center providing medical health services to the residents of Henderson County and surrounding areas. We are proud to say that we offer an environment where individuals do their best work and enjoy opportunities, development, and a purpose. We believe in taking care of our employees and their well-being just as we are concerned about the overall health of our patients and the communities that we serve.

We are searching for driven, enthusiastic individuals to train to become a Medical Assistant with our Team through our paid training program! The trainee's responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in online classes, observing all health and safety codes, completing assignments and competencies and successfully completing an accredited Medical Assistant Training Program. After completing the program, trainees are eligible to earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential. Training and program costs are covered for trainees who successfully complete the program and commit to a two-year service term.

To be successful as a trainee, you must have great time management and basic computer skills, be flexible, open and ready to learn. Outstanding trainees are those who respond well to feedback, build good relationships with colleagues and patients, and make a lasting impression. Individuals must be well-organized, flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.

Responsibilities:

• Completing all assigned coursework and exams minimally at a passing level.
• Engage in on-the-job learning with designated mentor and learn to perform tasks independently.
• Perform patient care and support tasks as assigned (within scope and training).
• Observe all health and safety procedures and workplace policies.
• Remain open to receiving feedback and strive to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Engage with colleagues and patients in a professional, respectful and compassionate manner.
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, good attendance, and commitment to the program and patient care.

Other information:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Functional aptitude in reading, writing, and math.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good time management, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Growth mindset and passion for learning.
• Experience in and/or exposure to medical or dental field preferred.