Medical Assistant Intern

Job Description: The Medical Assistant (MA) Intern is a temporary position funded through a grant program and is responsible for learning the Medical Assistant trade at Intermountain Health. The MA Intern is responsible for always having clear lines of communication with their supervising team. The MA Intern will observe patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision Practice Manager, clinician, RN, or LPN throughout the different divisions at Intermountain Healthcare. The MA Intern will have the opportunity to practice with direct supervision the patient-oriented procedures and will have the opportunity to review with the MA Preceptor all areas of skills assessment improvement opportunities. The MA Intern is expected to provide feedback to their MA Preceptor on areas they may be struggling with so the MA Preceptor can work with the MA Intern to provide additional coaching or scenarios that allow for practice of skills. The MA Intern will be responsible for a wide variety of clinical and administrative tasks under the direction and guidance of experienced professionals. We are only accepting applications from candidates in Mesa's MA program and who will be completing their clinical externship hours. We have received funding from the Colorado Health Foundation to offer a paid Medical Assistant (MA) internship. Please see details below to see if you are interested in applying. About Our Clinic: St. Marys Family Medicine Clinic has been providing primary care services to Western Colorados highest-need patients for 45 years! We are a training site for Family Medicine Physicians, and many of our MA staff go on to complete higher training in healthcare-related fields. Our patient population is primarily made up of underserved and marginalized patients. Internship Details: Position Availability: Only 1 position available per graduating class. Training: 225 hours of on-the-job training in our clinic. Compensation: Paid at $18.81/hour (benefits not included). Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8 hours per day; Wednesday - 4 hours. Additional Stipend: $5,000 payment at the start of the internship and $5,000 at completion. Our goal is to help provide for a students biggest needs that might make doing an internship difficult (e.g., childcare, transportation, rent, etc.). Stipend is taxed at bonus rate per IRS guidelines. Minimum requirements: High School Diploma and currently needing to complete Medical Assistant externship hours Location: St. Mary's Family Medicine Clinic Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.81 - $18.81 We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. 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The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!