Medical Assistant Apprentice - Full Time - Park Rapids Clinic

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Essentia Health in Park Rapids Clinic offers a Medical Assistant Apprentice program that pays for your education and certification, putting you through a qualifying program with a partnering organization. This program requires a 1-year work commitment after course completion and includes hands-on training in clinical and administrative duties.

You will train alongside peers in a cohort starting July 2026, gaining skills in patient care, clinical procedures, and support responsibilities, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Enrollment in Medcerts training program will be pursued.
• CCMA Board Certification required within 12 months after completing apprentice education and hours.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on training in medical assistant duties and clinical procedures.
• Assist with patient care and administrative responsibilities while in the program.

Skills

Team oriented

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your medical career? Through our Medical Assistant Apprentice program, you will be hired to work in primary care in our Park Rapids Clinic. We will pay for your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, putting you through a qualifying program with a partnering organization. This program comes with a 1-year work commitment upon course completion.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

About the Medical Assistant Apprentice Program

Are you passionate about healthcare and ready to begin a rewarding career in a supportive, team-based environment? OurCertified Medical Assistant On-the-Job Training Programoffers motivated candidates the opportunity to build the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in a dynamic clinical setting.

Thiscohort-based training program brings participants together as a group to create a strong learning community.You’lltrain alongside peers who share your goals, gaining valuable knowledge, real-world experience, and the support needed to grow into a successful Certified Medical Assistant.

What You Can Expect

• A structured training experienceguided by experienced healthcare professionals

• The opportunity to learn in a cohort beginning July 2026,building teamwork, accountability, and peer support

• Hands-on trainingin a supportive clinical environment

• Exposure to essential medical assistant skills, including patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative responsibilities

• Ongoing coaching and mentorship throughout the program

• A pathway to a meaningful healthcare career with growth opportunities

Why Apply?

This program is ideal for candidates who are:

• Eager to learn and grow in healthcare

• Team-oriented and dependable

• Excited to train alongside peers in a collaborative setting

• Ready to develop the skills needed to support patients and providers

About Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. See why Essentia Health is truly like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Why Choose Park Rapids Clinic?

At Essentia Health’s Park Rapids Clinic, you get the best of both worlds: the resources and advanced specialty care of an integrated regional health system, paired with the warmth and connection of a tight-knit community practice. Serving patients across the Heartland Lakes region, our clinic offers comprehensive primary care, walk-in services, and visiting specialists in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment. Working here means making a tangible impact on the health of your neighbors while enjoying an exceptional quality of life surrounded by northern Minnesota’s lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts

• Dental and Vision insurances

• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity

• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance

• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year

• Paid parental leave after one year

• Adoption assistance after one year

• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)

• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)

• Employee discount program

• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)

• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

• Will enroll in the Medcerts training program, advancing through learning modules and acquiring the skills to perform the Clinical Assistant position.

• Upon completion of the apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on-the-job hours requirement.