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Summit Health
New Britain, Connecticut

MA Extern - Internal Medicine

Medical AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

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

Medical Assistant Extern

Job Description MA

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, consumer.ftc.gov or file a complaint at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

Key Responsibilities

Shadow a medical assistant preceptor while supporting patient flow, greeting and escorting patients, performing clerical tasks, restocking supplies, and handling medical equipment. Observe or practice clinical tasks such as documenting quality control, taking vital signs and measurements, performing EKGs and point-of-care tests, and following infection-control procedures.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, certification, or prior experience requirements. The extern will shadow a preceptor, and patient-facing tasks are performed with the patient's permission.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Flow AssistancePatient Greeting and EscortingSupply RestockingMedical Equipment HandlingPatient ExperienceElectrocardiogramsHeight and Weight MeasurementPoint-of-Care Testing

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in New Britain

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,623/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Summit Health

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
FSA
401k savings plan