Medical Assistant Externship (unpaid)

Were unique. You should be, too.

Were changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

Were different than most primary care providers. Were rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The externship (Unpaid) offers practical work experience and an opportunity to gain knowledge of ins-and-outs of the organization. The incumbent in this role will learn by assisting the staff of his/her designated Market/Center of Excellence (COE) with general office duties including, but not limited to, research, data entry, filing and other administrative support tasks. These tasks will complement, but not displace work performed by paid employees. He/She is expected to learn the daily routines and procedures of their designated COE and to focus on learning how our organization runs. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the healthcare industry.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shadows multiple office positions and trains in a variety of tasks.
• Answers phone inquiries, directs calls and provides basic company information.
• Performs clerical duties, takes memos, maintains files and organizes documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed.
• Assists in preparing information and research materials; assists with business development matters including marketing material preparation; creates and maintains presentations.
• Takes notes and memos during meetings; prepares documents, drafts, and reports; sorts and manages files.
• Runs general Market/COE related errands.
• Manages databases and inputs information, data and records.
• Researches and gathers information & documentation relative to assigned business units needs.
• Sets up, breaks down, organizes and maintains conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting rooms as needed.
• Attends company functions and networking events.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at managers discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High degree of organizational skill and problem-solving ability;

• Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the company

• Respect for details; learn to execute accurately

• Develop the ability to prioritize/execute to achieve desired company and project goals with prudence and sense of urgency

• Exceptional customer service skills and highly dependable & flexible

• Excellent telephone etiquette, communication and organizational skills, as well as articulate written and verbal communication skills

• Desire to learn and grow professionally grow

• Energetic and eager to engage in new projects and ideas

• Ability to embrace and live the companys Core values.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software

• Ability and willingness to travel locally up to 10% of the time

• Spoken and written fluency in English

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college/vocational program
• Must be at least 17 years of age
• Graduation or graduating from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program OR comparable healthcare vocational training (i.e., foreign-trained physician, paramedic, etc.) required
• This is a continuous appointment, initially lasting up to 6 months with potential to extend
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

Were ChenMed and were transforming healthcare for seniors and changing Americas healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. Were growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in peoples lives every single day.

Current Employee apply HERE

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

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