MA Extern - Neurology

Summit Health

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Glastonbury, Connecticut

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The extern will shadow preceptors to assist with patient flow, greet patients, and perform various administrative duties. They will also gain hands-on experience in clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and conducting point-of-care testing.

Qualifications

You will shadow a preceptor to learn administrative tasks such as assisting with patient flow, performing clerical duties, and restocking supplies. You will also gain clinical experience by observing and learning to take vital signs, perform EKGs, and conduct basic point-of-care testing.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EKGs

Urinalysis

Infection Control

Job Description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Medical Assistant Extern

JOB DESCRIPTION MA:

The extern will shadow the preceptor when performing the below tasks, with permission from the patient:

Administrative Shadowing:

  • Assist with patient flow
  • Greet and escort patient throughout the facility with patient’s permission
  • Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, burning CD’s, proper disposal of HPI
  • Restocking supplies
  • Proper handling of medical equipment

Clinical Shadowing:

  • Practice Patient/Staff Experience initiatives
  • Learn Quality Control documentation
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Performing EKGs
  • Height and weight measurements
  • Performing/observing point or care rapid testing
  • Perform Urinalysis, urine culture, pregnancy testing
  • Infection Control

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.

Summit Health

Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family, or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step ahead of any issues. Exceptional doctors are committed to providing the best care and supporting patients over a lifetime. And if patients ever need urgent care, they can visit CityMD, whose providers are part of our connected care team. As part of VillageMD, Summit Health, CityMD, Village Medical, and Village Medical at Home serve millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. To learn more, visit summithealth.com or villagemd.com.
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