MEDICAL ASSISTANT STUDENT PAID Training Program

POSITION SUMMARYPosition Summary:This position is a part of Salina Regional Health Center's Medical Assistant (MA) Program with Barton County Community College. Upon hire, the MA students will actively enroll in the online MA program through Barton County Community College. Under the supervision of a professional nurse, team lead, or supervisor in charge of the department, the MA Student assists departments in settings to provide quality care. This includes scheduling patient appointments, taking vital signs, transporting patients, clerical support, observation & surveillance to prevent patient injury, and helping the professional nurse with interventions. The MA Student also interacts with other departments as needed and performs cleaning, and restocks supplies, all under the direction of their appropriate supervisor. Upon graduation of the MA Program, the student will be eligible to take the exam to earn the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through National Healthcareers Association (NHA).POSITION QUALIFICATIONSMinimum EducationCompletion of a High School diploma or equivalent.Minimum ExperiencePhysician office experience preferredRequired Registration/License/CertificationBasic Life Support certification from either American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider, or Basic Life Support (American Heart Association-Health Care Provider) within 90 days of hire.Certified Nurse Aide preferred