Medical Assistant Apprentice — 18-Month Training

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship program

Career development

Job summary

SSM Health in Wisconsin is offering an 18-month Medical Assistant apprenticeship in Madison. The program trains you to assist providers, manage records, perform phlebotomy, and support patient care while completing Madison College coursework.

Participants must meet Wisconsin residency requirements, complete CMA exam prep, and obtain BLS HCP certification within 90 days of employment. Employment with SSM Health is contingent on program completion and a two-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Requires resident of Wisconsin in the Greater Madison area.
• Must complete Madison College Medical Assistant curriculum within 18 months starting Jan 2027.
• Complete Madison College registration and placement test.
• Complete three semesters of the Madison College Medical Assistant curriculum.
• Must pass CMA exam upon completion.
• BLS HCP certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Sign Employment Agreement to work for SSM Health as a Medical Assistant for at least two years after program.
• Maintain a performance rating of 'meets expectations' or higher.
• Meet all on-the-job-learning competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient examinations and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist with procedures and maintain log books; monitor pharmaceutical sample cabinets for expirations.
• Verify and maintain patient medical records and demographics, insurance, and scanned documents.
• Notify patients of results, process lab orders, and schedule testing, prescriptions, and referrals.
• Administer medications safely under supervision.
• Interview patients and document clinical information for provider reports.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and release records with appropriate consent.
• Obtain and document vital signs, collect specimens, and perform phlebotomy when trained.
• Clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms; order supplies and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel patient appointments.
• Answer calls, take messages, and route tasks.
• Handle payments, balance cash drawers, and update financial/personal information as directed.
• Conduct on-the-job-learning competencies during 18-month apprenticeship.

Skills

Vital Sign Collection

Phlebotomy

Medication Administration

Patient Interviewing

Clinical Documentation

Specimen Processing

Appointment Scheduling

Data Entry

Financial Record Management

Superbill Preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Complete Madison College Medical Assistant curriculum

Job description

SSM Health in Wisconsin is offering an 18-month Medical Assistant apprenticeship in Madison. The program trains you to assist providers, manage records, perform phlebotomy, and support patient care while completing Madison College coursework.

Participants must meet Wisconsin residency requirements, complete CMA exam prep, and obtain BLS HCP certification within 90 days of employment. Employment with SSM Health is contingent on program completion and a two-year commitment.