Medical Assistant Apprentice Program

Jobtailor; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is recruiting for a 12-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship in Bellevue, WA, to train and qualify for CMA credentials and a subsequent full-time role with Overlake Clinics. You will complete hundreds of hours of hands-on practice, online coursework, and in-person labs, while supporting patients in a primary care setting.

The program requires English proficiency, CPR/First Aid, and a 3-year commitment with full-time hours and weekday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Health Provider CPR certification and First Aid training required prior to start date.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Preference for those with healthcare or customer service experience and commitment to goals.
• 3-year commitment required.
• Full-Time, 40 hours/week.
• Monday-Friday schedule.
• 8 or 10-hour day shift.
• Complete Application and Cover Letter describing your interest and 3-year commitment.
• Resume required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 12-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
• Complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training and 364 hours of online coursework; ~10 hours/week online coursework.
• Support patients with scheduled Primary Care Provider visits, lab visits, and immunization visits.
• Greet and escort patients from the lobby after front-desk check-in.
• Collect health information and document data in the Epic EMR.
• Provide Point of Care Testing based on protocols.
• Answer general questions in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Assist with in-office procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab specimen preparation.
• Work in an Overlake primary care or specialty clinic in the Eastside community.
• Upon completion, work as a full-time Certified Medical Assistant with Overlake Clinics for at least 2 years.
• Obtain WA MA-C and CCMA credentials within three months of program completion.

Skills

Patient Support

Health Information Documentation

In-Office Procedures

Lab Specimen Preparation

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

• Participate in the 12-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
• Complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training, 364 hours of online coursework, scheduled in-person lab days, and approximately 10 hours per week of online coursework
• Support patients with scheduled Primary Care Provider visits, lab visits, and immunization visits
• Greet and escort patients from the lobby after front-desk check-in
• Collect health information and document data in the Epic electronic medical record
• Provide Point of Care Testing based on protocols
• Answer general questions in person, over the phone, and electronically
• Assist with in-office procedures
• Perform phlebotomy and lab specimen preparation
• Work in an Overlake primary care or specialty clinic in the Eastside community
• Upon completion, work as a full-time Certified Medical Assistant with Overlake Clinics for at least 2 years
• Obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credentials within three months of program completion

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current Health Provider CPR certification and First Aid training required prior to start date
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English required
• Preference to those with past healthcare and or customer service experience plus demonstrated commitment to completing goals
• 3-year commitment required
• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday schedule
• 8 or 10-hour day shift
• Complete Application
• Cover Letter regarding interest to participate in the program that includes your 3 year commitment plan with Overlake
• Resume

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient support, health information documentation, and clinical procedures, with a commitment to obtaining necessary certifications and completing extensive training in a healthcare setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Phlebotomy
• Epic Electronic Medical Record
• Point of Care Testing

Hard Skills

• Patient Support
• Health Information Documentation
• In-Office Procedures
• Lab Specimen Preparation
• Medical Terminology

Soft Skills

• Customer Service
• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Health Provider CPR Certification
• First Aid Training

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare
• Primary Care
• Patient Care
• Apprenticeship Program

Tools & Technologies

• Epic EMR