Medical Assistant Trainee

Medical Assistant Trainee

The Medical Assistant Trainee participates in the BVHS Medical Assistant (MA) Certification Program—an internal 5-week, full-time training program designed to prepare associates for placement within BVHS Medical Practices. This program includes classroom instruction, hands-on clinical skills training, and supervised clinical rotations.

This role is hired as a full-time temporary training position, with the expectation that upon successful completion of the program and passing the program assessment, the associate will transition into a full-time Medical Assistant position at an available BVHS practice. Those that are unsuccessful may be considered for alternative roles if available.

***Important Note: The BVHS MA Certification is an internal credential and is not equivalent to an external CCMA or other nationally recognized certification.

Program Components

The curriculum includes both didactic and clinical training such as:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Pathophysiology and disease processes
• Medical terminology
• Laboratory values and diagnostic testing
• Vital signs
• Infection control and safety
• Swab and specimen collection
• Urine collection and point-of-care testing
• Setting up sterile fields
• Suture and staple removal
• Wound care
• Basic pharmacology
• Preparing and administering medications
• Phlebotomy
• Performing EKGs
• EHR training and documentation
• Clinical rotations across various BVHS office sites

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to commit to the full 5-week program (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.)
• An examination of 90% or higher to successfully pass.
• Strong interest in clinical healthcare and patient care delivery
• Ability to learn and retain new concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow instructions, accept feedback, and demonstrate continual improvement.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• This position may not be inclusive to the BVMP Practice that you are assigned at the time of hire, which may require you to work at another BVMP Practice, as needed. Ability to cross-train to other positions within the practice, as needed.
• Behavior needs to adhere to BVHS policies regarding workplace civility and standards of behavior.
• Comply with all organizational privacy policies and procedures.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting, and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, stand for five hours a day and sit for two hours. The individual must be able to lift twenty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity to operate machines. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to communicate with patients, providers, and co-workers. The associate must have vision corrected and hearing in the normal range.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in all classroom, hands-on, and clinical rotation activities.
• Demonstrate progress toward competency in all clinical and administrative MA skills.
• Maintain professional conduct, communication, and attendance throughout the program.
• Successfully complete quizzes, skills assessments, and the final program evaluation.
• Adhere to BVHS policies, safety standards, and infection control procedures.
• Perform assigned tasks under supervision and within the trainee scope of practice.

***This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)