Medical Assistant Apprentice Program

Banner Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Timnath, Colorado is offering a full-time, tuition-paid Medical Assistant Apprentice program in partnership with Front Range Community College. You will attend classes and gain hands-on clinical experience at one of our NoCO clinics, with the aim of earning a national certification and being considered for a Medical Assistant role at Banner locations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with 20+ weeks of coursework and time split between class and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• 6 months healthcare experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data in the intake process and escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Takes vitals and documents interactions according to policy.
• Assists with paperwork and scheduling related tasks.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked clinical environment.
• Answers phone calls and routes messages to appropriate staff.
• Supports patient flow and confidentiality in daily operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Primary City/State: Timnath, Colorado

Department Name: MA Apprentice Program

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

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We currently have an exciting opportunity to further your medical career! We are offering a full-time, all tuition paid, Medical Assistant Apprentice program! This position is in partnership with Front Range Community College where you will attend classes and and get hands‑on clinical experience at one of our NoCO clinics. Upon graduation from this program, you will have the opportunity to complete a national certification exam and be considered for a Medical Assistant job opportunity at our various clinic locations.

• Shift: Monday - Friday, 5/8's or 4/10's (depending on the clinic location you are placed at)
• 40 hours per week. Time is split between class and clinical experience.
• Additional 10 to 15 hours of coursework assigned outside of clinical/class time.
• 20+ week program

Location

You will be placed for clinicals in one of our NoCO clinic locations, which could include a variety of specialties.

Additional Program Information

• For internal transfers, the Apprenticeship Cohort will begin on an agreed upon transfer date with the official program start date in January 2027.
• For external hires, the Apprenticeship Cohort will begin on an agreed upon start date with the official program start date in January 2027.
• Completion of this program requires a 12 month work commitment following graduation.

Recruiter will go over additional schedule and program details during the interview.

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi‑specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides a variety of administrative and clinical support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the clinic and serves as part of the care team. Responsible for performing duties that are taught with onsite education and training. Provides outstanding customer service and ensures a smooth patient flow process by providing services in admissions, scheduling patients, paperwork completion, and communication between providers and other clinical support staff.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Collects patient data in the intake process, escorts patients back to the patient exam rooms, takes vitals and documents all interactions according to policy. Communicates and reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the provider and ensures findings are accurately documented in the medical record.
2. Assists patients and their families with completing documents and initiates interpreter services for those with communication barriers. Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of HIPAA. Processes patient specific documents according to HIMS guidelines including identifying and placing manual barcodes on documents. Follows guidelines to assist with preparing medical records for the next day.
3. Maintains a clean, orderly, and well‑stocked environment in accordance with infection prevention standards. May assist in room set‑up and tray set‑up dependent on specialty and needs of the department and under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
4. Receives incoming calls from both internal and external lines, documents messages and routes to appropriate clinical staff, transferring calls when necessary. Provides support to include, pick‑up/prioritizing/distributing mail, completing purchase requests, ordering supplies/forms, maintaining and re‑stocking lobbies.
5. Ensures documentation in medical records are complete. Assists in facilitating requests for patient medical records from hospitals, practice offices and other ancillary. Follows guidelines and assists in developing procedures to ensure that medical records are in compliance with all state and federal laws.
6. Optimizes patient flow by using effective customer service communication skills utilizing kindness, tact and courtesy to ensure positive patient response to service. Demonstrates proactive interpersonal communications skills when relating to internal and external customers. Uses discretion and is attentive to issues of customer confidentiality. Demonstrates skills in pro‑active resolution and attempts to resolve scheduling conflicts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 6 months of healthcare experience.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range: $17.67 - $26.50 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2027-01-06

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