Medical Assistant Trainee

Gundersen Health System
United States, Iowa, West Union
110 Jefferson St (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2024
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Job Description: While partnering with a Medical Assistant, the Trainee will perform job-related duties as delegated by and under the general supervision of the clinician and Registered Nurse. The Medical Assistant Trainee will assist in meeting the individual and age-specific needs of the patients and families/significant others with the primary goal of extending the student experience and focusing on learning opportunities related to basic functions of the Medical Assistant role. This is a temporary role that will last up to eighteen months. Major Responsibilities: 1. Completes Gundersen Health Systems (GHS) orientation and education requirements, maintains competency and practices and contributes to the GHS Mission and Strategic Plan. 2. Enrolls in the Gundersen medical assistant program within one month of hire and advances through the program's curriculum while simultaneously completing competency verification for applicable skills. 3. Performs responsibilities according to GHS's phased Medical Assistant Trainee's competency-based learning and tiered skills acquisition model (TSAM). 4. Assists patients with transportation to appointed departments by safely utilizing wheelchairs and proper body mechanics. 5. Demonstrates respect for each individual through providing person centered care. 6. Uses effective, authentic communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team. 7. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 8. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients. 9. Ensures patient safety. Education and Learning: REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency Medical Assistant program completion within eighteen months of hire Work Experience: REQUIRED No experience required DESIRED Six months experience in a healthcare setting License and Certifications: REQUIRED Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross needed within 6 weeks of hire OSHA Category: Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Conditions: Exposed to infectious diseases. Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position: Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Lifting - Floor to Waist Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Lifting - Waist to Overhead Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Jenni Elsbernd Recruiter Email Address: jlelsber@gundersenhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer