MA Externship

Medical Assistant Externship program at Primary Health Medical Group offers 4-5 weeks (160-180 hours) of hands-on experience across Urgent Care, Family Practice, COVID Triage, and COVID Vaccine Administration. The externship includes orientation, digital training modules, one-on-one preceptor coaching, comprehensive policies review, and a focus on back-office skills, phlebotomy, lab specimen handling, patient flow, documentation, and HIPAA compliance. Participants must be current students in a nationally accredited MA program (in-person or hybrid), complete an interview and a skills assessment, and demonstrate triage, medication administration, and venipuncture skills. The program emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and flexible scheduling, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/disability, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, and potential bonus opportunities. Locations noted: Boise, ID. The role involves assisting in exams/treatments under a provider, triage/communication, room preparation, basic lab tests, phlebotomy, front-office support, patient education, documentation, and emergency assistance, while maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA.