Medical Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Under direct supervision of the provider or clinical trainer, will be responsible for learning and assisting with patient assessment, care and maintaining appropriate documentation. This position will learn basic knowledge of specialty and/or primary care to be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients. This position is responsible for coordinating care to assure high quality, compassionate patient care is provided.

This position will be taught and assist with ordering of medical, pharmacy and office supplies to manage patient care.  In addition, the apprentice will be trained on all of the components outlined in the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program curriculum.

They will assure compliance with all the policies/procedures of MyMichigan Health and follow Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, Clinical laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, and all appropriate regulatory agencies.  They will coordinate with and train any new employees, students and float staff as required.

The clinical person will provide patient education, assist with specialty care modalities, symptom management, be available for emergencies, monitor for compliance and the effects of care management with high risk patients, educate on prescriptions and teach the patient and family the reasons for the medication and side effects, coordinate and ensure continuity of care with other providers.