Apprentice - Medical Assistant

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice for a structured 10-month program in Madison, WI. The role offers hands-on clinical and administrative training in an ambulatory setting, with in-person classes and clinical rotations.

Starting pay is $18.25/hour, with progression after graduation based on the Medical Assistant pay grade. This is a full-time program with benefit eligibility and potential placement into a Medical Assistant position at UW Health upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal acceptance into the UW Health Medical Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Join the 10-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program and attend in-person classes.
• Participate in clinical rotations and hands-on patient care tasks in an ambulatory setting.
• Upon program completion, be interviewed and placed in Medical Assistant positions within UW Health.
• Gain experience in administrative and clinical procedures while learning direct patient care.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal acceptance into UW Health Medical Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Pay:

We offer a competitive starting pay of $18.25 per hour. Upon graduation from the program, pay would increase based on the Medical Assistant pay grade. This position is benefit eligible.

Be part of something Remarkable

Are you looking to advance your career and become a Medical Assistant? Join the REMARKABLE UW Health team and receive training to become a Medical Assistant on paid work time.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice to:

• Join our 10 month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program which is designed for those interested in becoming a Medical Assistant at UW Health.
• Attend in person classes and participate in clinical rotations.
• Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be interviewed and will be placed in Medical Assistant positions within UW Health.
• Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, processes, and procedures in an ambulatory setting to include administrative and general clinical procedures.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Upon graduation from the program, options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required and
• Formal acceptance into the UW Health Medical Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of prior work experience Required

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR/BLS certification within 120 Days Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Learn more about our Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program