What are the responsibilities and job description for the NIMAA Student Intern position at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education?
Description
Position Summary
Graduates from NIMAA’s 29-week medical assistant training program will gain the competencies and knowledge to be eligible to apply for an entry-level position in the medical assisting profession. The Wright Center will serve as the clinical training site for NIMAA students to complete the externship portion of the program. This is a part time temporary position.
NIMAA Program Overview
Externship Requirement – 240 Hours
The program includes an externship at The Wright Center. The long-term externship, 240 hours, allows students to observe and practice the required competencies through hands-on experience while under the supervision of The Wright Center as well the course instructor. The externship is concurrent with the academic lessons for the entire 29-week program.
The externship experience complements and extends the online learning into the authentic practice environment of the clinic. While observing and practicing onsite at The Wright Center, the student is under the supervision of TWC as well as that of NIMAA.
NIMAA Student Position Duties & Functions
See the NIMAA Student Catalog 2021-2022 https://www.nimaa.edu/student-catalog-2021-2022/ for full details on the program. Students will work with program coordinator and preceptors throughout the externship at TWC.
Requirements
Qualifications
- NIMAA students must meet NIMAA and TWC requirements. See NIMAA catalog for more details.
- Strong written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
- Computer knowledge and skills required
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
- Comfortable discussing sensitive health issues with patients
- Ability to uphold patient confidentiality with the utmost professionalism
