Medical Assistant Apprentice: Hands-On Clinic Training

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids offers an apprentice role performing Medical Assistant duties while studying toward certification. You will work under supervision in a clinic or physician office, delivering patient care and learning clinical tasks such as vitals, specimen collection, and immunizations.

As you progress, you may assist with procedures and handle some administrative tasks like check-in/out and scheduling, with emphasis on patient-centered care and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for enrollment in a certified Medical Assistant program at Grand Rapids Community College or Muskegon Community College.
• Preferred: Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform Medical Assistant duties while studying toward certification.
• Room set up and patient preparation, vitals, specimen collection, blood draws, and administration of medications and immunizations.
• Assist with procedures and treatments as trained; may perform some administrative duties including patient check in/out, scheduling referrals and follow-ups, and directing calls.

Skills

Basic business office skills

Clinical skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in certified Medical Assistant program at Grand Rapids Community College or Muskegon Community College

Job description

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids offers an apprentice role performing Medical Assistant duties while studying toward certification. You will work under supervision in a clinic or physician office, delivering patient care and learning clinical tasks such as vitals, specimen collection, and immunizations.

As you progress, you may assist with procedures and handle some administrative tasks like check-in/out and scheduling, with emphasis on patient-centered care and adherence to safety standards.