MA Apprentice

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

CCMA exam prep

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state offers a 12-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship that combines 2,000 hours of paid clinical training with structured coursework to prepare apprentices to sit for the CCMA exam.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced care teams in a patient-centered medical home, supporting providers, taking vital signs, and administering immunizations while advancing your career in community health.

Qualifications

• This apprenticeship requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• CPR certification.
• Commitment to completing required coursework.
• Dedication to serving diverse and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Support providers in delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist with exams and procedures
• Track clinical quality measures and support care coordination
• Administer immunizations within scope
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes

Skills

CPR certification

Commitment to coursework

Serving diverse communities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar’s network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Position Summary

Medical Assistant – Apprentice

Sea Mar Community Health Centers
12-Month Paid Apprenticeship | Non-Exempt

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is committed to advancing health equity and expanding access to care for underserved communities. Our State-approved Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program offers a meaningful pathway into healthcare for individuals who are passionate about serving others and building a long-term career in community health.

This 12-month program combines 2,000 hours of paid clinical training with structured coursework to prepare apprentices to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. Apprentices work alongside experienced care teams in a patient-centered medical home model, helping ensure every patient receives respectful, high-quality care.

Your Role in the Mission

• Support providers in delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist with exams and procedures
• Track clinical quality measures and support care coordination
• Administer immunizations within scope
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years or older
• CPR certification
• Commitment to completing required coursework
• Dedication to serving diverse and underserved communities

This apprenticeship is more than a job — it is an investment in your future and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.

Starting Wage: $21.30 Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday with Some weekends

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD Hourly

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD Hourly

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.