Medical Assistant Apprentice Program - October 2026

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $10k/year

Medical insurance premiums as low as $

Free parking and Orca transit passes

Caregiver support program

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics offers a paid Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program designed to train you to become a Certified Medical Assistant within one year through onsite clinic training.

You will receive on-the-job training, weekly hours and benefits, and an exposure to Epic EMR workflows with a clear path to full-time MA roles after completion.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Current Health Provider CPR certification and First Aid training required.
• Preference for those with healthcare or customer service experience.
• 3 year commitment required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform MA duties under supervision in clinics.
• Gain on-the-job training while earning a paycheck.
• Complete online coursework and in-person labs for MA-C credential.

Skills

English proficiency

CPR certification

First Aid training

Healthcare customer service

Willingness to train on the job

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay Range

Hourly

$20.99 - $31.49

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program – October 2026 Cohort

Applications accepted until September 9, 2026

Overlake start date of 10/16/2026

Cohort kickoff 10/23/2026

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a unique opportunity to be part of a healthcare team as a certified Medical Assistant in just one year through onsite training in one of our Primary Care clinics! You will receive on-the-job training while receiving a paycheck and full benefits!

Position Details

• 3-year commitment required (1 year program requirement and 2 years as MA in clinic)
• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• 8 or 10 - Hour Day Shift

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a 12-month program that prepares students to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) test through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The program trains students in the specific skills required to achieve the MA-C credential with Washington State. The program consists of 2000 hours of on-the-job training, 364 hours of online coursework, and scheduled in-person lab days for demonstration of skills. Apprentices also complete an online course comprised of textbook readings, discussion posts, skill videos, quizzes, and more that takes an average of 10 hours per week to complete. Additional on-line homework will be required on evenings and/or weekends through the on-line In-Reach MA Program.

This is a paid position, where Overlake Clinics also covers 100% tuition expenses through the In-Reach MA Program.

Overlake Clinic Apprenticeship Program Includes

• Hands-on clinic skills under the guidance of a coach.
• Supporting patients who have scheduled visits with their Primary Care Provider (PCP) are scheduled for lab or immunization visits.
• Greeting and escorting patients from the lobby following check in at the front desk.
• Collecting health information, document data in the electronic medical record (Epic), provide Point of Care Testing (POCT) based on protocols, help to answer general questions in person, over the phone, and electronically.
• May assist with in-office procedures and perform phlebotomy (blood draws) and lab specimen preparation for processing.
• The apprentice will be assigned to one of Overlake's primary care or specialty clinics in the Eastside community (Bellevue and Kirkland or surrounding area).

Upon completion of the program, the Apprentice will move forward to work as a full-time Certified Medical Assistant with Overlake Clinics for at least 2 years.

Continued employment is contingent upon the apprentice obtaining Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential and the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential within three months of the completion of the program.

Qualifications

• 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

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to Ten thousand dollars per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]