Tryon Medical Partners is Hiring a Medical Assistant Intern - Dermatology Near Charlotte, NC
Medical Assistant Intern Applicants please note: All Tryon employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for and receive an exemption to this requirement. Exceptions will be granted on the basis of medical or religious reasons only. General Job Summary: The Medical Assistant Intern will support the department as assigned, while gaining experience and educational opportunities. Duties to include:
Escort patients to exam rooms/procedure room, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, collect patient history; perform screenings per provider guidelines, other physical examination preparations and document all information in patient's chart.
Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens.
Assembles patients' health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
Ensures all related reports, labs and information is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
Reviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHR.
Communicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information.
Obtains and sends 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.
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
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
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