How to hire a medical assistant externship

How to hire a medical assistant externship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step medical assistant externship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a medical assistant externship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new medical assistant externship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the medical assistant externship you need to hire. Certain medical assistant externship roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A medical assistant externship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, medical assistant externships from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of medical assistant externship salaries for various roles:

   Type of Medical Assistant Externship	Description	Hourly rate
   Medical Assistant Externship	Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.	$11-25
   Medical Scribe	As a medical scribe, their main responsibility is to follow a physician's daily work and do charting of patient encounters in real-time by accessing their medical electronic health record (EHR). It is their duty to make sure the patient schedules are followed, generate referral letters for physicians and manage and sort medical documents within the EHR... Show more	$11-18
   Medical Clerk	A medical clerk works in the administrative area of a medical facility or hospital. The medical clerk collects all patient information and medical records... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Vital Signs
   • EKG
   • Office Procedures
   • Exam Rooms
   • Laboratory Specimens
   • Phlebotomy
   • Medical History
   • Venipuncture
   • Blood Pressure
   • Appointment Scheduling
   • Triage
   • Patient Charts
   • Patient Care

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   Responsibilities:

   • Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
   • Perform various clinical duties, such as vital signs, EKG's, urinalysis, PFT's, and rooming/interviewing patients.
   • Interview patients during check-in/check-out procedures to obtain their medical information following HIPAA standards.
   • Perform EKG, pregnancy test, vision & hearing examinations, as well as analyzed and document controls for urinalysis.
   • Back office duties including taking patients vitals, CLIA waive testing, and assisting the doctor and nurse practitioner as needed.
   • Assist podiatrists with patients suffering from complications relate to diabetes or obesity.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your medical assistant externship job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A medical assistant externship can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, medical assistant externships' average salary in alabama is 47% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level medical assistant externships 57% less than senior-level medical assistant externships.
   • Certifications. A medical assistant externship with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a medical assistant externship's salary.

   Average medical assistant externship salary

   $35,460yearly

   $17.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level medical assistant externship salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a medical assistant externship job description

   A medical assistant externship job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a medical assistant externship job description:

   Medical assistant externship job description example

   **Welcome to Ross Stores, Inc\., where our differences make us stronger...** At Ross and dd's, inclusion is a way of life\. We care about our Associates and the communities we serve and we value their differences\. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture\. We respect and celebrate the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us\. Come join us as we continue our diversity, equality and inclusion journey\!
   Summer 2023 Assistant Buyer Intern \- Los Angeles Buying Office
   
   About Ross Stores, Inc\.
   
   Welcome to Ross Stores, Inc\. \- where our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high\-quality brands and trends at extraordinary savings, while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience\. We believe in keeping things simple: no expensive signage, displays or fancy fixtures \- to us, it's far more meaningful to pass greater savings on to our customers with on\-trend apparel, accessories, footwear, and home furnishings\. With more than 1,850 stores, including Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS, we are the nation's largest off\-price retail chain, and we continue to grow at a rate far outpacing traditional retail\.
   
   We have three buying offices positioned in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston\. With FY2021 revenues of $18\.9 billion, we are a Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 Company, committed to offering an inclusive, safe and positive workplace\. Come see what's in store\.
   
   At Ross you will find an organization that invites you to be your authentic self\. As part of the Ross family you will experience:
   
   + A respectful culture embedded with collaborative partnerships and humility
   + Opportunities to give back to your community through national charities, local volunteer initiatives, and our Ross Cares Fund
   + A significant investment in your career through extensive onboarding programs, continuous learning opportunities, ongoing development and the opportunity to work with engaged and knowledgeable industry leaders
   
   About this opportunity\.\.\.
   
   As an intern, you will work with our expert buying and planning teams\. You'll gain hands\-on experience and learn what it takes to buy brands customers want at great values\. You'll be challenged to generate meaningful business ideas, culminating in a final project which you will present to senior management\. Throughout the internship, you'll gain a taste for the culture of the company, all while having fun and learning about yourself\. Follow us on Instagram @RossOnCampus to see more\!
   
   **Assistant Buyer Intern**
   
   + Perform the administrative & operational functions supporting a designated buyer\. Handle purchase order management and administration as well as processing markdowns\. This includes writing orders, changes, cancellations and necessary follow\-up \(both internally and externally\) to ensure key shipments are delivered and processed\.
   + Analyze and interpret key business issues as directed by supervisor including the monitoring of regional merchandise reports, Open\-to\-Buy monitoring, and stock analysis\.
   + Develop effective relationships with vendors\. This includes appropriate level of interaction with vendors in terms of both problem resolution and follow\-up\.
   + Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize the merchandising systems and understand warehouse processes\. Includes utilizing systems and preparation of reporting to allow for interpretation of the business\.
   + Demonstrate product knowledge through sharing information with buyer as a result of competitive shopping, shopping Ross Stores, and the market
   
   What you bring to the table\.\.\.
   
   + A desire to learn, grow and engage
   + A team player attitude
   + A drive for results
   + A passion for product and an interest in weaving a story out of numbers\!
   
   Who you are\.\.\.
   
   + You are organized and pay attention to detail
   + You are a strong communicator
   + You understand retail math and have strong analytical skills
   + You are proficient in Excel and familiar with MS Office
   + You graduate between **August 2023 \- May 2024**
   + You are available to work the **full program, Monday \- Friday, during traditional business hours**
   
   **The Internship will take place in June & July of 2023\.**
   
   Perks and Benefits of joining our team\.\.\.
   
   Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions\. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:
   
   + A broad range of affordable health insurance options\*\*, 401\(k\) with employer match\*\*, life insurance\*\*
   + Ample PTO, paid holidays, and Summer Fridays, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional vacation\*\*
   + Employee stock purchase plan\*\*
   + Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
   + Enhanced maternity and bonding leaves with 100% income replacement\*\*
   + Parent support programs
   + And more\.\.\.\.
   
   \*\* \-\- eligibility may vary based on level and tenure, subject to change
   
   At Ross & dd's we care about our Associates and the communities we serve\. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us\.
   
   Ross will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance\.

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5. Post your job

   To find medical assistant externships for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any medical assistant externships they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level medical assistant externships with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your medical assistant externship job on Zippia to find and attract quality medical assistant externship candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit medical assistant externships, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new medical assistant externship

   Once you have selected a candidate for the medical assistant externship position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new medical assistant externship first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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