Medical Assistant Intern - SouthPark Gastroenterology

General Job Summary

The Medical Assistant Intern will support the department as assigned, while gaining experience and educational opportunities. (This is a full-time position that will support the GI team at SouthPark, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm).

Duties

• Escort patients to exam rooms/procedure room
• Interview patients
• Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature
• Collect patient history
• Perform screenings per provider guidelines
• Other physical examination preparations
• Document all information in patient's chart
• Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens
• Assemble patients' health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment
• Review to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHR
• Communicate as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information
• Obtain and send patient medical records to support seamless care delivery
• Opportunity for hands-on experience and exposure to a medical setting, including but not limited to laboratory, primary care services, registration, document management, care coordination, and more
• Administer injections after completing Tryon training certification
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Must be enrolled in or have a degree from an accredited university / college undergraduate or graduate program, with a focus on medicine
• Must be on track to return to medical school or complete Physician Assistant program
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Will be required to complete online and in-person vaccination administration training
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer
• Completion of TB test will be required
• Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification

Physical Requirements

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds
• Ability to concentrate on details
• Use of computer for long periods of time