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OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City 6205

Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Job Highlights:

Are you an upcoming high school senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $14/hour at one of our Oklahoma locations.  Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!

Job Highlights

Youth Apprentices in the Medical Assistant pathway, work closely with a nursing care team to provide direct patient care and complete office tasks in one of SSM’s outpatient clinics.  Availability to work days during a standard work week is crucial to fulfilling the 350 hour requirement.  A licensed or certified professional will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.

Job Details

• Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details
• Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program
• Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer
• Assist with treatment order from provider with direct supervision from a licensed professional
• Interview patients and record information as instructed
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
• Perform office tasks such as answering phones, maintaining records, and filing
• Assist with the ordering and stocking of supplies and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be entering senior year of high school (minimum age: 16) 
• Must be enrolled in a Medical Assistant program at a Career Tech institution supporting the apprenticeship 

• Reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Satisfactory progress towards graduation
• Commit to completing 350 hours at the jobsite over the 2026-27 academic year
• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility
• Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic
• Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication

About SSM Health

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri.  We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone we serve.  We’ve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Becker’s Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide. 

Job Summary:

Assists with administrative and clinical duties of a physician’s office from general office procedures to the technical phases of examining room assisting and elementary medical laboratory techniques.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to patient inquiries both in person and via telephone. 
• Schedules patient appointments. 
• Maintains patient records and perform administrative tasks. 
• Sets up area for exams/procedures and room patients. 
• Instructs patients in the collection of specimens. 
• Assists in performing testing under the supervision of staff. 
• Assists physician with patient care for routine examinations. 
• Cleans and prepares supplies and instruments. Maintains inventory. 
• Obtains vital signs. 
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.  
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student
• Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.