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Medical Assistant Intern

CompanyIntermountain Health
LocationGrand Junction
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant Intern is responsible for learning the Medical Assistant trade and observing patient-oriented procedures under supervision. They will also practice skills with direct supervision and provide feedback to their MA Preceptor.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
35055
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.  With more than 68,000 caregivers on a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health, and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare. We strive to be a model health system by taking full clinical and financial accountability for the health of more people, partnering to proactively keep people well, and coordinating and providing the best possible care. At Intermountain, every caregiver helps us fulfill our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Interested in joining our team? Check out our career website and apply today at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/.
About the Role

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant (MA) Intern is a temporary position funded through a grant program and is responsible for learning the Medical Assistant trade at Intermountain Health. 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 are only accepting applications from candidates in Mesa's MA program and who will be completing their clinical externship hours.

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 $18.81/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 

Location:

St. Mary's Family Medicine Clinic

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. 

$18.81 - $18.81

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.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Key Skills
CommunicationPatient CareClinical SkillsAdministrative TasksFeedbackCoachingObservationTeamwork
Categories
HealthcareEducationAdministrative
Benefits
Paid InternshipStipend