Medical Assistant Apprentice — Path to CCMA Credential

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Vashon (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant – Apprentice (MA-A) to join the patient care team. The MA-A will assist providers, take histories and vital signs, and help maintain patient flow within a primary care setting.

This 12-15 month program leads to the CCMA credential through the National Health Career Association. Apprentices complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training (paid) and 364 hours of coursework, with two online courses and in-person labs.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• BLS/CPR required (or within 90 days of hire)
• Ambulatory or family medicine experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits, obtain histories and vital signs
• Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHRA
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and charting
• Administer medications and immunizations within MA-A scope of practice
• Coordinate referrals, labs, and specialty care
• Support providers seeing an average of 18–21 patients per day
• Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

BLS/CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant – Apprentice (MA-A) to join the patient care team. The MA-A will assist providers, take histories and vital signs, and help maintain patient flow within a primary care setting.

This 12-15 month program leads to the CCMA credential through the National Health Career Association. Apprentices complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training (paid) and 364 hours of coursework, with two online courses and in-person labs.