About the role#
This externship program provides Medical Assistant students with 160-180 hours of hands-on experience over 4-5 weeks. The program includes an orientation, policy training, and one-on-one time with assigned preceptors. You will rotate through various settings including urgent care, family practice, and vaccine administration. This is a paid, full-time position.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient examinations and treatments, including injections, casting, and bracing.
- Handle clinical triage and communicate instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms and maintain medical equipment through cleaning and sterilization.
- Perform phlebotomy and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
- Manage patient flow, paperwork, and customer service duties.
- Document patient encounters and relay provider instructions.
- Support front office staff with scheduling and referrals.
- Assist during emergency situations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program at Carrington College, CWI, or MCA.
- Successful completion of an interview.
- A passing score on a skills assessment covering triage reporting, medication administration, and venipuncture.
- Proficiency with computers and relevant software.
- A customer service-oriented attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Boise, Idaho.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
About Primary Health Medical Group
Primary Health Medical Group operates a network of urgent care and family medicine clinics. It is the largest independent medical group in Idaho. The organization was founded by physicians over 30 years ago. It maintains multiple locations across Southwest Idaho and employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The group focuses on a patient-centered model for its medical services.
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