Medical Assistant Apprentice

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state is offering a 12-month paid Medical Assistant - Apprentice program. You will gain hands-on clinical training, prepare to sit for the CCMA exam, and work with providers to deliver culturally responsive care.

The apprenticeship emphasizes serving diverse communities, requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and a commitment to coursework. Starting wage is $21.30/hour with a Monday–Friday schedule and some weekends.

Qualifications

• 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

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: Medical Assistant - Apprentice. Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization. The 12-Month Paid Apprenticeship | Non-Exempt 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.

Role

Your Role: 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

What We Offer

• 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
• 401(k)/Retirement options

Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it is a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, 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 regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.