Medical Assistant Apprentice: Paid Training & Certification

Essentia Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO + Holidays

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Essentia Health is offering a Medical Assistant Apprentice program at our Park Rapids Clinic. You will be hired to work in primary care while we fund your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, with a 1-year work commitment after course completion.

The program provides hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to core medical assistant skills in a supportive clinical setting, preparing you for a certified role upon completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Must enroll in Medcerts training program and pursue CCMA certification.
• BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• CCMA Board Certification required within 12 months of completing apprentice education and on-the-job hours.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on training in a supportive clinical environment.
• Exposure to essential medical assistant skills including patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship throughout the program.
• A pathway to a meaningful healthcare career with growth opportunities.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Administrative responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CCMA Board Certification within 12 months of completing the program

Will enroll in Medcerts training program

BCLS certification within 3 months of hire

Job description

Essentia Health is offering a Medical Assistant Apprentice program at our Park Rapids Clinic. You will be hired to work in primary care while we fund your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, with a 1-year work commitment after course completion.

The program provides hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to core medical assistant skills in a supportive clinical setting, preparing you for a certified role upon completion.