Blog Post: Volunteer Medical Clerical Internships

The Community College of Denver is looking for Medical Offices, Private Practices (Medical, Dental, Vision and Veterinary) and Hospitals, in Denver, who are willing to train and need the services of free student interns to assist with receptionist / clerical duties.  Program information is as follows: 

Community College of Denver  

Essential Skills Program                                                                                                                

The Workplace Learning Project at the Community College of Denver is a well-organized, cooperative program that provides college credit and job readiness training to participants. We target people who are unemployed or underemployed due to a lack of vocational training and/or work experience. For many of the students, past work experience has been in minimum wage jobs with little or no opportunity for advancement. The coursework, in tandem with the internship experience, is designed to provide students with essential skills necessary for them to successfully maintain employment in positions with opportunities for long-term growth.    The Medical Clerical Program is a 15 week program combined with classroom training, and internship, followed by placement and one year follow-up. The 17 credit hours certificate provides training in basic Medical Clerical, with a course schedule as follows:  

MOT 110        Medical Office Administration                                                     4 Credits        

HPR 178         Medical Terminology                                                                   2 Credits        

MOT 181        Administrative Internship                                                           2 Credits        

BTE 100         Computer Keyboarding 1 Credit & BTE 102 Computer Application     2          

COM 100        Communications for the Workplace                                           1 Credit                    

REA 140         Reading, Writing & Speak for the Workplace                            3 credits         

In addition to the aforementioned classes we provide the following:  

·                      Background checks are process for all students

·                      Worker’s Compensation Insurance while in internship

·                      HIPAA training

·                      CPR and First Aid training

·                      We verify their immunizations are current

·                      TB test are performed at Auraria Campus  

Our partnership with employers is critical to the success of the Essential Skills Program. The partnership is more than finding jobs for students. It involves ensuring the success of every student, continued program improvements and sustained positive impact on the Denver community. By becoming a partner, employers can:  

·                     Find entry-level employees with work experience, training and CCD staff support.

·                     Support company diversity objectives.

·                     Actively participate in helping people find good jobs and stimulate the economy.

·                     Earn possible tax benefits in the form of government subsidies.  

If you would like more information or would like to request a student intern for your site please contact either of the following:  

John Carlos                                               Alan Huffman

Job Developer                                           Job Developer

303-352-6906                                          303-352-6909

john.carlos@ccd.edu                                alan.huffman@ccd.edu