Chapter 54 - Medical assisting externship and preparing to find a position. After completing a medical assisting program, you may be excited and apprehensive about beginning your new career. In this chapter, you learn how to maximize your externship experience and gain the hands-on experience you need for securing a position in medical assisting. | Chapter 54 PowerPoint® to accompany Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 54 Second Edition Objectives 54-1 Perform professionally in all externship scenarios. 54-2 Utilize employment services and methods of obtaining a position. 54-3 Create a resume. 54-4 Create a cover letter. 54-5 Create a follow-up letter. 54-6 Interview successfully. 54-7 Become an effective employee. Medical Assisting Externship and Preparing to Find a Position Introduction Externship Opportunity to explore the different responsibilities that are required of a medical assistant. Complete a resume, cover letter, and a thank-you letter. Form a strategic plan on how to secure a position. Gain knowledge of your new career. Externship Measured by hours attended usually 160 hours. Apply the knowledge and skills that you have learned. Mandatory requirement for (ABHES) and . | Chapter 54 PowerPoint® to accompany Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 54 Second Edition Objectives 54-1 Perform professionally in all externship scenarios. 54-2 Utilize employment services and methods of obtaining a position. 54-3 Create a resume. 54-4 Create a cover letter. 54-5 Create a follow-up letter. 54-6 Interview successfully. 54-7 Become an effective employee. Medical Assisting Externship and Preparing to Find a Position Introduction Externship Opportunity to explore the different responsibilities that are required of a medical assistant. Complete a resume, cover letter, and a thank-you letter. Form a strategic plan on how to secure a position. Gain knowledge of your new career. Externship Measured by hours attended usually 160 hours. Apply the knowledge and skills that you have learned. Mandatory requirement for (ABHES) and (CAAHEP) The Externship Process Clinical coordinator Arrange experiences Ensure that the site will provide a thorough educational experience. Externships are unpaid Requirements Affiliation agreement has to be signed Affiliation agreement states the expectations of the facility and the expectations of the student. Screening by Externship Site Site may: Interview the student prior to externship Ask the student to provide a urine or hair sample for drug screening. Ask the student to consent to a criminal background check. Fill out application and new employee orientation if signing an agreement to work after externship. Professionalism Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Accept constructive criticism. Students are not expected to know everything. It is not professional to question or argue with clinical preceptor. Expected to be professional with patients at all times. Professionalism (cont.) Professional appearance Clean, pressed, and well fitting Shoes .
