Medical Assistant Apprentice - Full Time - Park Rapids Clinic

Essentia Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) retirement

Industry training

Job summary

Essentia Health’s Park Rapids Clinic offers a Medical Assistant Apprentice program designed to launch your medical career. You’ll be hired to work in primary care while the company funds your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, with a mandatory one-year work commitment after program completion.

Education is paid for through a partnering organization, and you’ll train in a supportive, team-based clinical setting to gain hands-on experience and professional certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Building Location:

Park Rapids Clinic

Department:

3251800 FAMILY PRACTICE - PRK

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

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/CertificationQualifications:

• 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.

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].