Clinical Assistant Apprentice: CCMA Prep & Mentorship

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a Clinical Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Baxter Clinic. The program combines on-the-job training with coursework to prepare you for the CCMA certification and licensure path.

Apprentices work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with potential for schedule flexibility in some departments. This entry-level role supports RNs and physicians while gaining hands-on patient care experience.

Qualifications

• CCMA certification required or obtain within 6 months
• BCLS certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
• Enrolled in Med Certs training program
• Entry-level patient care under supervision; support RN/physician

Responsibilities

• Assist RN and physicians with direct patient care.
• Learn clinical assistant duties through on-the-job training.
• Review classroom materials with instructors and support staff; learn through mentoring.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

On-the-job training

Mentoring

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Med Certs training program

NHA CCMA certification within 6 months

Job description

Essentia Health seeks a Clinical Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Baxter Clinic. The program combines on-the-job training with coursework to prepare you for the CCMA certification and licensure path.

Apprentices work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with potential for schedule flexibility in some departments. This entry-level role supports RNs and physicians while gaining hands-on patient care experience.