Medical Assistant Paid Training Opportunity

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. offers a full-time, in-person, paid Medical Assistant training program with classroom and clinical components funded by a workforce pipeline initiative.

Training includes CMAA exam prep, hands-on tasks such as rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with exams under supervision. Participants commit to 16 weeks of in-person paid coursework and a 100-hour paid internship at HealthFirst, followed by a 2-year work commitment after acceptance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must submit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a medical assistant.
• Provide 3 references and possess a clear background free of criminal offenses.

Responsibilities

• Support in rooming patients and recording vitals.
• Assist providers in procedures and exams and perform EKGs.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through strong customer service.
• Maintain organized work areas and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant Paid Training Opportunity:

Exciting opportunity to learn new skills and be paid at the same time. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is offering a full-time, in person, paid Medical Assistant training program which includes both classroom and clinical training thanks to a workforce pipeline fund. Classes offered virtually through CareerStep will prepare a learner to take the National Healthcareer Association’s CMAA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) exam to gain certification. Hands-on training days will provide opportunities for observing as well as performing tasks such as rooming patients, obtaining and recording patient vitals, performing EKGs, and assisting providers in procedures and exams. Participants must commit to 16 weeks of in-person paid course work and a 100-hour paid internship to be completed at HealthFirst. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to sign a 2-year work commitment. Candidatessubmit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a medical assistant.

*Note: Successful completion of the program and internship does not guarantee employment.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Must submit a resume that includes a brief statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a medical assistant
• Provide 3 references and possess a clear background free of criminal offenses

Competencies

• High level of customer service and a positive approach to working with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center and offers services to ensure positive experience
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team
• The Medical Assistant trainee must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations
• Uses sound judgment and confidence
• Ability to multi- task
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Able to sit at a computer for an extended period of time

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.