Medical Assistant Paid Training Program

MedStar Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is offering a Medical Assistant Paid Training Program in Seattle, requiring 720 hours of clinical practice and coursework. New MAs will assist with patient care and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment that prioritizes care quality and teamwork. Successful candidates will transition into open Medical Assistant roles after program completion.

Benefits

Full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

401(k) plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays

Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs

Wellness & mental health assistance programs

Back-up child & elder care assistance

Qualifications

• Within 60 days of hire Washington Medical Assistant Registration required.
• Within 30 days of hire National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic patient care under supervision.
• Complete 720 hours of clinical practice and 180 hours of coursework.

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Registration

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Seattle

Description

Medical Assistant Paid Training Program at Swedish Medical Group

Start date: August 11 th , 2025

Location: Seattle, Washington

The Medical Assistant (MA) training program (Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant-Certified) is structured to include the following components:

• Clinical Practice: The MA is required to complete 720 hours of clinical practice under the supervision of an MA Preceptor.
• Coursework: There are 180 hours of coursework in partnership with Stepful that must be completed virtually on your own time. The MA is also required to attend live virtual classes M & Th 6p-9p. This coursework is unpaid.
• Internal Skills Labs: The MA must participate in internal skills labs, which are essential for hands-on practice and skill development.
• Additional MA Training Activities: Participation in all other required MA training activities is mandatory.

\Upon successful completion of program requirements and passing the MA certification (MA-C) exam, our new Medical Assistants will be required to apply for open MA-C roles within SMG.\

Job Description:

The Associate Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An Associate MA-R is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Swedish Medical Group (SMG) provides an extensive range of ambulatory services to patients throughout the Puget Sound. As a caregiver with SMG, you'll support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following our core values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Compassion. Join our team 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.

Benefits and perks:

• Best-in-class benefits - full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
• 401(k) plan with employer matching & complimentary retirement planner
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
• Wellness & mental health assistance programs
• Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
• Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, commuter benefits and more!

Required qualifications:

• Within 60 days of hire Washington Medical Assistant Registration
• Within 30 days of hire National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training and Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk;
• 6 months of Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.

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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

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.

The amounts listed 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.

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.

Requsition ID: 372082

Company: Swedish Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule:

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 3908 NURSING SUPPORT SERVICES WA

Address: WA Seattle 515 Minor Ave

Work Location: Swedish First Hill 515 Minor-Seattle

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $20.76 - $28.19

The amounts listed 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.

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