Medical Assistant Apprentice

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Castle Rock (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation 160 hours/year

9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Matching 403b retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance $50,000

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center is offering Medical Assistant Apprentice positions through the InReach Career Pathways program. This 12-month apprenticeship blends on-the-job training with structured coursework to prepare you for a rewarding career in patient care.

You will join lab days, training sessions, and online coursework, assisting with patient check-ins and basic procedures while working alongside experienced clinicians in a real-life setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation for lab days (locations vary across Washington State).
• Commitment to attend lab days on Saturdays as required.
• Access to a computer and internet for online learning.
• Willingness to commit to 2 years post-program employment with CFHC, if hired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient check-ins and basic clinic tasks.
• Support clinical teams during lab days and training sessions.
• Participate in online coursework to build essential patient-care skills.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Saturdays attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Ready to start a career in healthcare? CFHC is excited to announce new Medical Assistant Apprentice opportunities through the InReach Career Pathways apprentice program.

Description

Ready to start a career in healthcare? CFHC is excited to announce new Medical Assistant Apprentice opportunities through the InReach Career Pathways apprentice program. This program offers an exceptional opportunity to train and develop hands-on skills in a real life patient care environment. This 12-month apprenticeship combines practical, on-the-job training with structured coursework to prepare participants for a rewarding career in healthcare. In this role you will be expected to participate in lab days, training sessions, and online coursework to build essential skills in patient care, work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in clinical settings to gain hands-on experience, support healthcare teams by assisting with patient check-ins, basic medical procedures, and other essential clinic tasks. Wage Range: $21.16 Per Hour Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm FTE: 1.0 This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Benefits: We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - 100% premiums paid for employee
• Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
• 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Matching 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
• Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.

Cowlitz Family Health Center provides a wide range of services to all individuals, regardless of background or socio-economic status, including medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services. We believe every person has value, is worthy of respect, and deserves quality care regardless of their financial situation. Cowlitz Family Health Center is growing and evolving. We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes. Cowlitz Family Health Center is a drug-free workplace and performs drug testing consistent with federal guidelines in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation for lab days (locations vary across Washington State)
• Commitment to attend lab days on Saturdays as required
• Access to a computer and internet for online learning
• Willingness to commit to 2 years post-program employment with CFHC, if hired by subsequent hiring process.