Medical Assistant Apprentice

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off 160 hours/year

9 holidays + floating holiday

403b retirement matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability & AD&D

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center is offering Medical Assistant Apprentice positions through the InReach Career Pathways program in Washington. This 12-month apprenticeship blends hands-on patient care with structured coursework, lab days, and online learning to prepare you for a career in healthcare.

You will support clinic teams with patient check-ins and basic procedures while earning $21.16 per hour. This is a 1.0 FTE role with comprehensive benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support patient check-ins and basic clinic tasks.
• Assist with basic medical procedures under supervision.
• Participate in lab days, training sessions, and online coursework to build essential skills in patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Computer skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer and internet access

Job 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 - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

FTE

1.0

Benefits

• 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.