Medical Assistant Externship

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Salary Range:
$19.00 hour
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Medical Assistant Externship Candidates Wanted
Have you ever thought about entering the medical field, but you do not have the education, experience, or money to enter this profession? We, at Colorado Physician Partners, can assist a handful of candidates who are dedicated to enter this profession to obtain a national recognized certification as a Medical Assistant.
We partner with Arapahoe Community College and the State of Colorado to bring potential candidates a "learn while you earn" educational-based work program.
Qualified candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to improve the experience and delivery of care for patients.
• Be able to manage time well to navigate a large courseload (online and in-person) while being employed.
• Excellent communication skills at the level necessary for taking patients' medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor's instructions, and for accurately documenting patients' medical information.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates flexibility and can effectively manage multiple demands concurrently with ease.
• Able to follow established protocols to assist the clinicians with patient care tasks, including medication refills, relaying test results, phone triage for acute medical concerns, care coordination, referrals management, and scheduling patients.
• Able to provide initial medical screening: Greets patients and directs them to appropriate exam room. Takes weight, height, temp, blood pressure, and basic medical history; accurately documents in medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and adherence to HIPPA standards.
• Basic computer skills and accuracy in spelling

Qualified Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate

Education (LEARN) Summary:

• 2000 hours of on-the-job training (paid) with support and guidance. Program completion will grant the apprentice a certificate through the USDOL for Medical Assisting.
• 29 credit hours and hands-on clinical skills education through Arapahoe Community College. Program completion will grant the candidate a certificate in Medical Assisting.
  • 26-week training program including 15 weeks of hands-on clinical skills
  • At the end of the program, apprentice will sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification.
• Federal Financial Aid eligible program
• Workforce eligible program for tuition and additional financial assistance
• Class books and materials are paid by the program through the CO-Helps grant (through spring 2024)
• Wrap-around support from dedicated Apprentice Navigator

Employee (EARN) Summary

• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K
• Wage of $19

Qualified candidate(s) will be interviewed through November 2023. If hired, candidate(s) will register through ACC for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program in December 2023 to start their education in January of 2024.
About Physician Health Partners:
PHP is an integrated team of physicians and health care professionals committed to supporting effective patient care throughout the health care continuum. PHP partners with Anthem, Centura Health, and Primary Physician Partners to create Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA) and meet the needs of Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) members.
We believe that our employees are our biggest assets, so we offer a robust benefits package that is not limited to:

• Company pays majority of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees/dependents
• HSAs, including employer contribution FSAs, including medical, limited purpose, and dependent care
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Rewards and Recognition program

If you are interested in working for an innovative and collaborative workplace in the healthcare market, apply now!