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Medical Assistant Extern

CompanySummit Health
LocationNew Providence
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The extern will shadow a preceptor to perform administrative tasks such as patient flow and clerical work. Clinical duties include taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and conducting rapid point-of-care testing.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3134
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family, or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step ahead of any issues. Exceptional doctors are committed to providing the best care and supporting patients over a lifetime. And if patients ever need urgent care, they can visit CityMD, whose providers are part of our connected care team. As part of VillageMD, Summit Health, CityMD, Village Medical, and Village Medical at Home serve millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. To learn more, visit summithealth.com or villagemd.com.
About the Role

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

The extern will shadow the preceptor when performing the below tasks, with permission from the patient:

Administrative Shadowing:

· Assist with patient flow

· Greet and escort patient throughout the facility with patient’s permission

· Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, burning CD’s, proper disposal of HPI

· Restocking supplies

· Proper handling of medical equipment

Clinical Shadowing:

· Practice Patient/Staff Experience initiatives

· Learn Quality Control documentation

· Taking Vital Signs

· Performing EKGs

· Height and weight measurements

· Performing/observing point or care rapid testing

· Perform Urinalysis, urine culture, pregnancy testing

· Infection Control

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.

Key Skills
Patient FlowVital SignsEKGUrinalysisInfection ControlClerical TasksMedical Equipment HandlingQuality Control Documentation
Categories
HealthcareAdministrative
Benefits
MedicalDentalLifeDisabilityVisionFSA401k