Medical Assistant Apprentice

emergemarket.com; Auburn, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer”s

Job summary

HealthPoint in Auburn, WA is offering a Medical Assistance Apprentice position with an hourly rate of $22.50. The program includes paid on-the-job training, structured learning, and a two-year service commitment with HealthPoint.

The apprenticeship requires enrollment in the WACHC MA Training Program, CPR/BLS certification within 3 months, and completion of 2,000 paid hours plus 410 hours of coursework. Applications are due by September 21, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent. Enrollment in the WACHC Registered Medical Assistant Training Program Required.
• CPR/BLS certification that must be obtained within 3 months of the apprenticeship start date. Practicing as a medical assistant includes many duties identified in RCW 18.360.050.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, laboratory area and lavatory with supplies before the start of the day, at the end of the day and as needed throughout the day.
• Room and prepare patients for exams including chief complaint and vital signs and request reports needed for patient care.
• Provide assistance with patient exams and medical procedures.
• Perform laboratory procedures including, but not limited to, anterior nasal swabbing, nasopharyngeal swabbing, hemoglobin, rapid strip, urine chem strips, blood glucose and pregnancy tests.
• Respond to calls from patients.
• Order medication and medical supplies for the clinic.
• Ensure lab specimens are properly labeled, recorded, and sent to outside laboratory.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Auburn North
923 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA 98002, USA

Description

Hourly Rate: $22.50

HealthPointis offeringpaid,on-the-job training for those interested in pursuing a certification in Medical Assisting.

The apprentice training programprovidersitslearnersa structured learning environment that provides tools and skills to become confident and successful members of a healthcare team.

The program begins onOctober26, 2026.Applications must besubmittedno later than September 21, 2026.

Phones Screens and Interviews for this position willcommence September 9, 2026.

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If youansweredyes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPointis a community-based, community-supportedand community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language youspeakor what your health is, because everyone deserves great care .

Below is a summary of thetrainingprogramobjectivesand duties performed in this program:

Medical Assistance Apprentice will perform back-office functions including patient preparation, support of health care providers, laboratory procedures and clinic operations in a manner that promotes quality patient care. Act asliaisonbetween front office and provider for ensuringtimelyand orderly patient flow. This role will be an enrollee of the WACHC MA Apprenticeship Program. The performance of delegated clinical duties will be directed, supervised, and inspected by the appropriately credentialed staff. This program requires2,000 hoursof paid on-the-job-trainingand410 hoursof supplemental, unpaid course work. There will be three in-person laboratory days.

This program requires a two-year service commitment withHealthPoint, which begins uponthe completionof the Apprenticeship Program.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Remain in good standing with apprentice training program and complete WACH coursework and required training modules and will be periodically evaluated using patient care competencies provided through the WACH MA Apprentice training program.
• Prepare andmaintainexam rooms, laboratoryareaand lavatory with supplies before the start of the day, at the end of the day and as needed throughout the day.
• Room and prepare patients for exams including chief complaint and vital signs and request reports needed for patient care.
• Provide assistancewith patientexams,and medical procedures.
• Perform laboratory procedures including, but not limited to, anterior nasal swabbing,nasopharngealswabbinghemoglobin, rapid strip, urinechemstrips, blood glucose and pregnancy tests.
• Respond to calls from patients.
• Order medication and medical supplies for the clinic.
• Ensure lab specimens are properly labeled, recorded, and sent toappropriate outsidelaboratory.
• Complete laboratory control sheets according toHealthPointprocedures.
• Fill out lab, and referral forms according toHealthPointprocedures.
• Provide instructions to patients on the use of medications as directed by the Provider.
• Record medication refills in patient charts. Follow up withpatient onprescription refills. Process all pharmacy requests.
• Send out test result letters to patients and follow up with providers.
• Sanitize used equipment withappropriate sterilizingtechniques.
• Provide liaison between receptionists and providers ensuringtimelyand orderly patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Follow established procedures for opening and closing the clinic each day.
• Maintain good attendance, ispunctualand worksfull scheduled shift is a condition of employment.
• Demonstrates respectful, professional, andappropriate behaviorthat supports a team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, corevaluesand goals ofHealthPointand its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence and stewardship intoappropriate programsand services.
• ParticipateinHealthPointcollaborative to improve patient care.
• Attend staffmeetingand in-servicemeeting. Participate in agency committees and task force activities.

Must have’syou’llneed to be successful:

• High School diploma,GEDor equivalent. Enrollment in the WACHC Registered Medical Assistant Training Program Required.
• CPR/BLScertification thatmust be obtained within 3 months of the apprenticeship start date. Practicing as a medical assistant includes many dutiesidentifiedin RCW 18.360.050.

HealthPointis committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several otherperks.

AtHealthPoint,you'llfind more than a job -you'llfind meaningful work that strengthens the health of the communities we serve across King County.We'reproud to invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Benefits-eligible employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Financial wellbeing – Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
• Time to recharge – Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.
• Well-being resources – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Career development – Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

Immunization Requirements

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination isrequiredprior to starting atHealthPoint.HealthPointdoes not accept the Johnson & J

Individuals who received the Johnson & J

As a condition of employment, all new hires must provide proof of required immunizations and/or immunity for:

• COVID-19
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

Employees working in a HealthPointclinic must also provide proof of:

• Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years)
• Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)

Documentation must be provided before your start date. If you are unable to provide documentation,HealthPointcan provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost.

It is the policy ofHealthPointto afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.