Medical Assistant Apprentice — Paid Training & Benefits

Unity Care NW; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays (6)

Paid time off (108–196 hours over time

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Unity Care NW in Ferndale, WA is offering a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program that pays you to learn. The program includes 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with a dedicated MA coach, plus 434 hours of supplemental coursework, and in-person lab days in the Seattle area to demonstrate hands-on skills.

After completion, you may pursue the CCMA exam and MA-Certified license through WA DOH, with benefits including healthcare, retirement, paid holidays, substantial PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Completion of WA State Apprenticeship Agreement forms (if hired).
• Commitment to working at Unity Care NW as a Medical Assistant for a minimum of one year following successful program completion, testing and licensure as long as you remain in good standing as an employee.
• Signing Education Assistance Agreement and Promissory Note outlining payback clause if you do not fulfill the commitment.
• Available to start on Monday, January 25, 2027; attend required kickoff meeting on Friday, January 29, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient rooming process.
• Completes patient testing and procedures following provider orders/standing orders.
• Performs inbox management and other computer tasks.
• Performs immunizations and injections.
• Performs general clinical operation duties.
• Precepts new employees & externs and coaches MA Apprentices.
• Orders supplies, medications, and vaccines.

Job description

Unity Care NW in Ferndale, WA is offering a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program that pays you to learn. The program includes 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with a dedicated MA coach, plus 434 hours of supplemental coursework, and in-person lab days in the Seattle area to demonstrate hands-on skills.

After completion, you may pursue the CCMA exam and MA-Certified license through WA DOH, with benefits including healthcare, retirement, paid holidays, substantial PTO, and more.