About the role#
This externship program is designed for students currently enrolled in a Nationally Accredited Medical Assistant program at Carrington College, CWI, or MCA. The program lasts 4-5 weeks, totaling 160-180 hours depending on your school requirements. You will participate in a week-long orientation, complete digital training on company policies, and receive one-on-one training with assigned preceptors across settings including Urgent Care and Family Practice.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient examinations and treatments, including casting, bracing, and injections.
- Provide clinical triage and communicate instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms and maintain medical equipment.
- Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare specimens.
- Conduct phlebotomy, including labeling and processing samples.
- Manage patient flow, paperwork, and customer service tasks.
- Document patient encounters and interventions accurately.
- Help the front office with scheduling and referrals.
- Support the team during emergency situations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Nationally Accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Successful completion of an interview and a skills assessment conducted by our staff covering triage, medication administration, and venipuncture.
- Proficiency in venipuncture.
- Strong customer service skills and a professional attitude.
- Computer proficiency and the ability to use required software.
- Completion of a background check and drug screening.
Location & details#
- Location: Boise, Idaho.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid externship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Primary Health Medical Group
Primary Health Medical Group operates a network of urgent care and family medicine clinics. It is the largest independent medical group in Idaho. The organization was founded by physicians over 30 years ago. It maintains multiple locations across Southwest Idaho and employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The group focuses on a patient-centered model for its medical services.
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