Medical Assistant Apprentice - Staffing

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Benefits included

Job summary

Providence is offering a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program in the Portland area. This six-month, paid apprenticeship combines in-clinic training with unpaid coursework, allowing you to earn a full-time wage while training to become a Medical Assistant.

Apprentices will train in outpatient clinics across Multnomah and surrounding counties, with Monday–Friday schedules, and must commit to working for Providence for at least two years after graduation; start date January 25, 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program within 60 days of hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association certification required upon hire.
• Preferred: 6 months MA experience; 6 months healthcare with EHR; 6 months customer service in fast-paced setting.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Education

Enrollment in MA Apprenticeship Program

Tools

EHR experience

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is designed for candidates passionate about healthcare and eager to learn in a hands‑on environment. Apprentices will receive comprehensive training from experienced preceptors in outpatient clinics in the greater Portland metropolitan area. This intensive six‑month earn‑to‑learn program enables apprentices to earn a full‑time wage while training to become a Medical Assistant. In addition to hands‑on in‑clinic training, apprentices are required to complete unpaid coursework outside of clinic time.

Key Program Details

• Program Length: Approximately six months (a minimum of 1,000 clinical training hours).

• Clinic Training Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am‑4:30pm (40 hours per week in‑person).

• Location: Primary Care and Specialty clinics in the Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill counties.

• Outside Coursework: 10‑15 hours per week of unpaid coursework to be completed outside of clinic for the first 20 weeks of the program. This includes live, synchronous sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00‑9:00pm and asynchronous work that can be done at times that are convenient for apprentices.

• Pay & Benefits: This is a full‑time, paid, benefited position with a mid‑point pay increase.

• Flexibility: Due to the limited number of training clinics, apprentices must be very flexible with their clinic locations and commutes.

• Commitment: Candidates must successfully complete the requirements of the program and work for Providence for a minimum of two years after graduation.

• Start Date: New apprentices must start on January 25, 2027.

The application will close on November 17, 2026.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Coursework/Training and Enrollment in the Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program within 60 days of hire.

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications:

• 6 months of Medical assistant experience.

• 6 months of Healthcare experience in a setting with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• 6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast‑paced environment

Why Join Providence?

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time‑off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time‑off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.92