Description

Position Summary

Outside In is a patient-centered, primary care outpatient clinic that serves diverse, homeless, and underserved populations of all ages. This position is a partnership between Outside In and United We Heal. The MA Apprentice will be participating in the Apprenticeship program through United We Heal while simultaneously receiving paid on-the-job training at Outside In under the supervision of our experienced, certified Medical Assistants. MA apprentices may be scheduled and expected to work at several of our different clinic sites.

This is a 12- month time-based Apprenticeship program. The online course work component will be managed through United We Heal. While the paid on-the-job training hours are managed by Outside In.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

MA Apprentices will learn to conduct duties within the MA scope of practice. These include:

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Obtaining and documenting pertinent patient information in the medical record
• Assisting with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Preparing and administering medications, injections, and immunizations.
• Applying principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Participating in quality improvement and workflow development
• Complying with established risk management and safety procedures
• Recognizing and responding to emergencies.
• Performing CLIA waived tests (HgbA1C, HIV, Hgb, UA, and Strep).

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

• Performing basic administrative MA functions including prior authorizations and providing documentation for continuity of care

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Facilitating relationships between providers and referral coordinators to assure image scheduling and referrals to other agencies and medical specialists.
• Treating all patients with compassion and empathy.
• Explaining methods of health and disease prevention

Qualifications

Skills Required

• Able to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, sexual orientation and gender diverse backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) years of age and older
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or certificate of High School Equivalency, or a college degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be a participant in good standing in the MA Apprenticeship through United We Heal.

Working Conditions

• Work environment is a medical clinic

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting up to 20 pounds, throughout the day.