Medical Assistant Apprentice — Paid On‑The‑Job Training

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state seeks a Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA-A) to support providers and the care team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care while participating in a state-approved apprenticeship program. This paid on-the-job training combines coursework to prepare the apprentice for Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credentialing.

Starting wage is $21.30 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule; full-time opportunities and a benefits package

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;19+ age minimum.
• Eligible to participate in WA State-approved MA Apprenticeship Program.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• HIV/AIDS training required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not mandatory.
• Ambulatory/primary care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients; obtain histories and vital signs.
• Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHR.
• Assist providers with exams, minor procedures, and charting.
• Administer immunizations and medications per standing orders.
• Coordinate labs, referrals, and specialty care.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain infection control standards.
• Participate in care team huddles and support patient flow.
• Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WA State-approved MA Apprenticeship Program

CPR/BLS certification

HIV/AIDS training

Tools

EHR (HEDIS/UDS)

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state seeks a Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA-A) to support providers and the care team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care while participating in a state-approved apprenticeship program. This paid on-the-job training combines coursework to prepare the apprentice for Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credentialing.

Starting wage is $21.30 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule; full-time opportunities and a benefits package