Why should you consider a clinical internship?
Experience – Due to the nature of the medical assisting job, medical school and physician assistant school admissions
committees know applicants with this background have acquired meaningful patient experiences and a strong familiarity with medical settings.
Collaboration & Teamwork Skills – Healthcare professionals never work alone. Through a medical assisting internship, gain valuable collaborative skills as you understand the functions of various clinical staff and how they work together to support the clinicians in rendering patient care.
What will you learn as a Medical Assistant?
The paid one year internship includes a three week intensive hands-on training.
Following this initial training period,
interns work under the direct supervision of a physician and/or advanced practice provider (APP).
Electronic Medical System (EMR)
This software is the backbone of any medical practice. Learn the various components of a medical record and how to document patient visit information and manage g.patient care using the EMR.
Medical Terminology
Learn medical terminology and how to conduct patient interviews, record vitals, and listen to physicians, and learn how to translate what they’re saying into a patient medical record
Patient Care Coordination
Learn about various aspects of patient care coordination like ordering imaging, labwork, referral to other specialists etc. and how a clinician uses this information to render medical care.
Medical Compliance
Learn about various healthcare compliance requirements including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), infection control, patient safety and emergency protocols.
Billing
Understand basics of medical billing, insurance companies and authorization requirements.
Requirements
Due to the staff and time investment in training an intern, a one year commitment is required. If the intern fulfills the one year commitment and is in good standing during this period, the supervising physician at their location will provide a strong letter of recommendation.
Previous Medical Assistants who have completed our Clinical Internship
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If interested in applying for or learning more about this internship, email internships@wakespine.com.
Human Resources: Wendy Yontz wyontz@wakespine.com
Tiffany Harlan tharlan@wakespine.com
Locations In
Raleigh
Cary
Garner
Fayetteville
Winston Salem & Greensboro
Great Work Environment
No Weekends
Competitive Benefit Package
Contact: Wendy Yontz @ 336-354-4420 0r email your resume to wyontz@wakespine.com