Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
Company: Praxis Health
Location: Bend
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:Now accepting applications for the Spring/Summer
apprenticeship program!Do you want an employer to invest in your
success and education? Don't have the money or time for college?
Become a Certified Medical Assistant at Praxis Health!Praxis Health
has developed an apprenticeship program, partnering with the
National Healthcareer Association (NHA), to give individuals an
opportunity to gain an education and employment simultaneously.The
outline is along the lines of a certification program you would
seek at a community college, but in this position, you will receive
paid, on the job training while you gain real-life experience
caring for patients and assisting doctors and other health care
professionals on your path to becoming a Medical Assistant.Also,
included is a full range of employment benefits, including vacation
pay, health and dental insurance and retirement benefits.When you
receive a Clinical Medical Assistant Certification from the NHA,
employers will know completion of the program is meaningful and
rigorous work potentially positioning you ahead of others. The NHA
has created a partnership with onsite learning that supplies tools
to help create success within healthcare to build higher standards
for the medical assisting teams. The list below is examples of the
guided training you will receive throughout the first year:NHA P360
Vitals provides facilitators with on demand access to NHA study
material engagement and performance data to easily target
individuals needs in the areas that matter most prior to exam day.
This encourages the success of our team and dedication to making
you as an employee successful.Focused review prior to exam
dayCollaboration and team building throughout the
programPersonAbility application to build soft skills and build
confidence in communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability,
and professionalism.Medical Terminology and Anatomy + Physiology
courses with embedded pronunciation, practice activities and
videos.Each participant will receive a detailed pacing guide from
day 1 of employment to completion of the CCMA Exam.Completion of
CPR certificationObtain a CMA role within Praxis HealthIn this
role, you will work side by side with the healthcare team and MAP
program to assist physicians/providers in the delivery of
exceptional patient care all the while achieving your certification
on the job.Must have an aptitude to learn with desired interest in
healthcare.Must be someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced
environment.Must have exceptional customer service skills, be
highly organized, and detail oriented.We are excited to share with
you a short video that shows why the Praxis Health family is so
special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/MrNWtn42prYBenefits:
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, and on top of
this, you will work with a talented group of providers,
professionals and co-workers who are dedicated to the highest
standards of quality care. The family of providers within the
Praxis Health values those we provide for and we value our
employees.We Offer:Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom
Network discounts401(K) with discretionary employer matchPaid Time
OffFree clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in
houseStrong performance and attendance may result in a six-month
and annual pay increase!Travel: Travel between Central Oregon
Clinical SitesEssential Job Functions: are the fundamental duties
of the position, the things a person holding the job absolutely
must be able to do with or without a reasonable
accommodation.Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned
that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow;
accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as
needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens,
preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing
screening per provider guidelines; assisting providers/nurses with
various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to
patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent
information.Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may
include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining
lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.;
completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments;
verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and
updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed
appropriately;Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned
that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to
department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments,
and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control;
keeping appropriate inventory records; ordering, sorting, storing
supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.Fulfills the
organizations responsibilities as assigned including; respecting
and promoting patients rights; responding appropriately to
emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and or staff
with immediate supervisor.Fulfills medical scribe duties as
assigned that may involve remaining in the exam room alongside the
provider and providing accurate, relevant documentation within the
electronic medical record; thoroughly documenting the medical visit
and procedures along with the chief complaint, medical history,
physical exam, past surgical history, patient education and
explanation of risks and benefits, provider dictated diagnoses,
prescriptions and instructions.Fulfills clinical Medical Assisting
responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may
include medical/surgical asepsis; checking vital signs or
measurements; physical examination preparations, clinical
pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including
injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders;
applying dressings and suture removal; bio hazard waste disposal
and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with
assistive devices, body mechanics and home care; laboratory
procedures including Occupations Safety and Health Administrations
(OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing;
specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and
sputum; emergency triage and first aid. Medical Assistants must
adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.Fulfills other
duties as may be assigned based upon evolving needs of the
employer.Reliable attendance and presence at work.Minimum
Qualifications:High School diploma or general equivalency diploma
(GED).Incumbent will earn Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
(CCMA) certification through NHA by completing required education
program and achieving a passing score upon 1 year of hire.About
Us:Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high
quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our
community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing
better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and
collaborative culture for our providers and staff.The Praxis family
approach is dynamically different than other healthcare companies
in Oregon. We are not big box health care, but rather a company of
small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly
adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs.We have been
serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of
Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders
in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational
excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are
both cost-efficient and cutting edge.Come see how healthcare is
done right!General Physical Requirements:While performing the
duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand;
walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit
and stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, crawl, bend, and twist. The
employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires walking on non-level
surfaces, inside and outside the office, throughout the day.Work
EnvironmentCombination of medical office and exam/procedure room
settings.OSHA CategoryThis position performs tasks that involve
exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissues. All employees
performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the
Hepatitis-B vaccination series.Equal Opportunity Statement:EOE
Disabled/VeteranPraxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.by Jobble
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