Job Description

Job Description:

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 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. Mary’s Family Medicine Clinic has been providing primary care services to Western Colorado’s 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 $18.29/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 student’s 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  

Physical Requirements:

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

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.  

$18.29 - $18.29

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.

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All positions subject to close without notice.

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