Medical Assistant in Training

Summary:

Gain experience working in a clinical environment full-time, while completing your Medical Assistant education! The Medical Assistant in Training position is responsible for performing medical support duties while completing their Medical Assistant (MA) program with an external school of choice. South Lake Pediatrics has a generous tuition reimbursement program to support the MA program, with a two-year employment commitment upon completion of the program.

Duties performed in clinic are directed by the site supervisor and clinician and concurrent with South Lake Pediatrics' policies, practices, and procedures.

We strive to foster an environment where mutual respect and teamwork are the norm, problem solving is encouraged, communication is open, individual development is supported and every employee feels fulfilled.

• Perform patient care duties including preparing patients for examination and treatment, taking patient histories and vital signs, performing lab duties, assisting physicians with procedures, etc.
• Performs administrative duties such as preparing and maintaining supplies, equipment, and exam and treatment rooms, maintaining patient EMR, completing appropriate documentation, scheduling tests and treatments, etc.
• Assists physicians and performs direct patient care as instructed by the physician.
• May observe all patient injections but are not allowed to administer any injections of medications or immunizations.
• Maintains appropriate communication and good interpersonal skills with supervisors, staff in all departments, and patients to ensure collaboration, efficiency, and high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrates support to coworkers by offering help, when able.
• Attends required meetings, participates in committees, and assists with projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a Medical Assistant program, or enrolled within 30 days of hire.
• 2 to 5 years of customer service experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Daily 8 hour shifts, flexibility to cover evening shifts (Mon-Tues) until 6:30pm as needed, and Saturday morning rotation approx. every 4-6 weeks.

• Competitive Wages - Education, experience, and tenure are considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive benefit package (Health, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life, AD&D, & Disability Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Program, & Voluntary Worksite Benefits)
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education, & Professional Development
• Uniform allowance

A s an equal opportunity employer, South Lake Pediatrics will provide equal consideration to all employees and job candidates without regards to sex, age, race, color, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protection by federal, state or local law. EEO/AA