Neurosurgery Medical Assistant Apprentice (Paid Training)

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC, invites applicants to join the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP). This entry-level, full-time program offers up to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of online coursework to prepare you for certification as a Medical Assistant.

The 12-month program advances through three learning phases within an outpatient clinic. Start date is November 9, 2026, with a pathway to permanent Medical Assistant I positions after certification.

Qualifications

• No prior healthcare experience required.
• On-the-job clinical and administrative training.
• Completion leads to Certified Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and/or intake process including vital signs, height, weight, and data collection related to patient's reason for visit.
• Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history. Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
• Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy. Administers medications under designated manager / supervisor.
• Performs tests, for example EKG, eye exams, under designated manager / supervisor. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
• Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
• Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under designated manager / supervisor.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Data collection

EKG

Clinical assistance

Job description

UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC, invites applicants to join the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP). This entry-level, full-time program offers up to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of online coursework to prepare you for certification as a Medical Assistant.

The 12-month program advances through three learning phases within an outpatient clinic. Start date is November 9, 2026, with a pathway to permanent Medical Assistant I positions after certification.