Medical Assistant Intern - SouthPark Primary Care General Job Summary: The Medical Assistant Intern will support the department as assigned, while gaining experience and educational opportunities. (This is a full-time, paid position that will support the Primary Care team at SouthPark Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm). Duties to include: • Escort patients to exam rooms/procedure room, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, collect patient history; perform screenings per provider guidelines, other physical examination preparations and document all information in patient’s chart. • Assist patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens. • Assembles patients’ health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans. • Ensures all related reports, labs and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment. • Reviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information in the EHR. • Communicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information. • Obtains and sends patient medical records to support seamless care delivery. • Opportunity for hands-on experience and exposure to a medical setting, including but not limited to laboratory, primary care services, registration, document management, care coordination, and more. • Administer injections after completing Tryon training certification. • Other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Certifications: • Must be enrolled in or have a degree from an accredited university / college undergraduate or graduate program, with a focus on medicine. Must be on track to return to medical school or complete Physician Assistant program. • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). • Will be required to complete online and in-person vaccination administration training. • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. • Self-directed and able to work without supervision. • Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer. • Completion of TB test will be required. • Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification. Physical Requirements: • Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. • Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds • Ability to concentrate on details. • Use of computer for long periods of time.