Medical Assistant Apprentice: Hands-On Healthcare Training

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off 160 hours/year

9 holidays + floating holiday

403b retirement matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability & AD&D

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center is offering Medical Assistant Apprentice positions through the InReach Career Pathways program in Washington. This 12-month apprenticeship blends hands-on patient care with structured coursework, lab days, and online learning to prepare you for a career in healthcare.

You will support clinic teams with patient check-ins and basic procedures while earning $21.16 per hour. This is a 1.0 FTE role with comprehensive benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation for lab days (locations vary across Washington State).
• Commitment to attend lab days on Saturdays as required.
• Access to a computer and internet for online learning.
• Willingness to commit to 2 years post-program employment with CFHC.

Responsibilities

• Support patient check-ins and basic clinic tasks.
• Assist with basic medical procedures under supervision.
• Participate in lab days, training sessions, and online coursework to build essential skills in patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Computer skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer and internet access

Job description

Cowlitz Family Health Center is offering Medical Assistant Apprentice positions through the InReach Career Pathways program in Washington. This 12-month apprenticeship blends hands-on patient care with structured coursework, lab days, and online learning to prepare you for a career in healthcare.

You will support clinic teams with patient check-ins and basic procedures while earning $21.16 per hour. This is a 1.0 FTE role with comprehensive benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.