Medical Assistant Apprentice - Urology Clinic
Requisition #: 64178
Total hours worked per week: 32-40
Total hours worked per week: 32-40
Description
Job Summary
Munson Healthcare is excited to announce a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program opportunity in our Urology Clinic!
About the Program:
The selected apprentice will receive paid on the job training as a Medical Assistant at a Munson Healthcare facility while completing online education through Penn Fosters 12-month Medical Assistant course. At the completion of the program apprentices will have the opportunity to complete the AAMA certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant.
In collaboration with Michigan Works!, Munson Healthcare will be covering the cost of the tuition in exchange for a service commitment at the completion of the program.
What is a Medical Assistant?
A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting. The role includes both clinical and administrative duties and frequent interaction with patients and their families.
Administrative Duties may include:
- Answering phones
- Greeting patients
- Documenting and updating medical records
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services
- Using computer applications
Clinical Duties may include:
- Taking medical histories
- Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
- Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting the physician during exams
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests including blood draws
- Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
- Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician
- Injections
- Removing sutures and changing dressings
- Other clinical services as required by specialty
Compensation:
- Starting Pay: $16.04 / hour
- After completion of 180 day introductory period, increase to: $16.29/ hour
- Upon receiving certification: $18.90 - $22.68 (commensurate with experience)
The Benefits of Working at Munson:
- Competitive salaries
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental & Vison
- Paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
- Paid holidays and off at most clinic locations
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
- Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts