Medical Assistant Trainee, Quakertown area

ST. LUKES's HOSPITAL & HEALTH NETWORK • Quakertown, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and passion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Here at St. Luke's, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke's team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. The Medical Assistant Trainee Program is a comprehensive program that offers hands-on training and mentorship to individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career in healthcare as a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant Trainee's primary responsibility is to learn how to assist in the delivery of health care management for the practice throughout a six-weeks full time training period. The training program is developed to allow the trainee to actively participate and support the primary clinical teams upon completion of program and the passing of validation. The Medical Assistant Trainee is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience is strongly preferred.
• BLS/CPR: current or within 60 days of hire; through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a six weeks full time training program consisting of anatomy and physiology, vocabulary of medical terminology and abbreviations, patient education and safety.
• Learn hands on skills such as vital signs, EKG's, Gletry, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and office specific tasks assigned to MA's.

Benefits

• Paid training program hosted in Allentown, PA
• Hands on clinical training working directly with patients
• Full-time permanent placement in 300+ outpatient locations upon successful completion of the program
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced healthcare professionals
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Positive and supportive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED