Apprenticely is working with our company partner, the Eras Women's Health to add a Medical Assistant Intern to their team in Fayetteville, Arkansas!   Our Apprenticely Internship Program is a three-month program that places selected candidates with employers across Arkansas in IT positions to gain experience under the guidance of a professional mentor/IT support team. Internships are designed as an on-ramp to an IT career and can roll into full-time positions based on employer demand.   About our Company Partner: Eras is a modern, women-led clinic reimagining hormonal, gynecologic, and primary care for women across every era of life. Built by women who wanted something better, we blend board-certified clinical expertise with longer visits, an empathetic and collaborative care team, and a one-stop model that treats the whole woman — not just her symptoms.   Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, our APRN-led practice brings together primary care, gynecology, and longevity services under one roof, creating a personalized experience that evolves with each patient’s needs. We listen first, partner always, and believe every woman deserves care that’s personal, preventive, and participatory.    About the role:  The Medical Assistant (MA) at Eras Women’s Health is a key member of our clinical support team, working under the direct supervision of the Lead RN and clinical providers. This role is essential to delivering smooth, high-quality patient experiences across routine gynecological visits, in-office procedures, and primary care for women. The MA is the front line of patient interaction — responsible for rooming, vital signs, chart preparation, patient communication, and day-to-day clinical coordination. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Room all patients efficiently: escort to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare patients for examination or procedures. * Turn over exam rooms between patients to maintain smooth clinic flow. * Complete chart preparation by opening encounter notes, beginning documentation, and reviewing patient intake forms as needed. * Assist with advance chart preparation by entering intake information into clinical profiles.  * Draw labs and collect specimens as directed by clinical staff and if within scope.  * Assist providers, clinic nurse, and/or lead RN during examinations and in-office gynecological procedures (e.g., chaperoning, instrument handling, patient comfort, and education). * Support phlebotomy and specimen collection; process, handle, and route laboratory samples per clinic protocols. *  Administer IM/SubQ injections per provider order and under direct provider supervision, consistent with Arkansas Medical Assistant scope of practice. * Sterilize and maintain equipment per infection-control protocols.  * Review and process patient letters and correspondence for providers.  * Assist with prior authorizations for routine medications, procedures, and referrals under provider guidance. * Sort and integrate outside care records (from external providers, labs, or imaging) into patient charts.  * Track and maintain stock of medical supplies to keep exam rooms and storage areas fully stocked.  QUALIFICATIONS: * Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) preferred; candidates with demonstrated clinical experience considered. * Experience in a clinical ambulatory, primary care, or women’s health setting preferred. * Phlebotomy competency and comfort with specimen collection and processing.  * Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced clinic day. * Proficiency with EHR systems and basic administrative tools (Excel or equivalent).  * Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills — our team heavily emphasizes patient experience and customer service. * Willingness to grow with the clinic as service offerings and team structure evolve.  KEY CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING * Certified Medical Assistant — CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), or equivalent — preferred * BLS (Basic Life Support) — required * Phlebotomy certification or demonstrated experience * Women’s health or gynecology clinical experience — preferred  DETAILS * Schedule: 40-hour week: typically 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday * Length of Internship: 3 months - Goal is for it to role into long term * Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas How does the interview process work? ACDS will conduct an initial phone interview and assessment. ACDS will send selected resumes to companies that match the candidate’s skills and interests. Our employer partners will decide who to interview and select the final candidates for the internship program.   Meet the ACDS team and join our upcoming virtual webinars via zoom; dates and details are on our events page.   Check out our YouTube page for past webinars and career tips! Learn more about us @ www.acds.co & LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter The Arkansas Center for Data Sciences dba Apprenticely will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. 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