Medical Assistant Intern

About the Role

The Medical Assistant Intern will support the department as assigned, while gaining experience and educational opportunities. This is a full-time, paid position supporting the Dermatology team at Ballantyne.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms/procedure room, interview patients, measure vital signs (including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature), collect patient history, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Prepare patients for physical examinations and document all information in the patient’s chart.
• Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, and collecting specimens.
• Assemble patients’ health information, including patient symptoms, medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure all related reports, labs, and information are available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
• Review medical records to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed, and that all necessary information is in the EHR.
• Communicate 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.
• Gain hands-on experience and exposure to a medical setting, including but not limited to laboratory, primary care services, registration, document management, and care coordination.
• Administer injections after completing Tryon training certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Must complete online and in-person vaccination administration training.
• Must maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification.

Qualifications

• 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 a Physician Assistant program.
• 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.
• Completion of TB test will be required.

Physical Requirements

• 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.