Medical Assistant Training Program (MA Apprentice)

Jefferson Healthcare Port Townsend, WA, US

$24.88 - $25.96 / hour

Jefferson Healthcare

Medical Assistant Apprentice

Announcement #351740

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to join the healthcare field? If so, Jefferson Healthcare invites you to apply for our Medical Assistant Apprentice Program. Our MA Apprentices are partnered with an experienced coach who will be your mentor throughout the program, giving you hands-on training to prepare you for the Medical Assistant exam.

We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn and dedicated to furthering their education while providing excellent patient care.

What we can offer you:

Partnership with an experienced MA-C coach
Hands on training in multiple clinics
Earn while you lean
Outstanding benefits, including low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
No student loan debt: Jefferson Healthcare will cover the program tuition*

Schedule: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week, Day shift, Monday - Friday

What you'll need:

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
A cover letter describing why you are interested in the program
BLS certification within 30 days of hire
Commitment to 5 years' employment in WA state rural healthcare
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience with technology

Program Highlights:

18-month program
2,000 hours of on-the-job training
410 hours of supplemental online coursework
Attend 3 in-person lab days (requires travel)
Meet all Apprentice Expectations as outlined in the syllabus
Pay is a set wage of $24.88/hr for the first 1,000 hours then $24.96/hr for 1,001-2,000 hours.
- If you are currently a Jefferson Healthcare employee, you will retain your employee benefits.

Day in the life of a Certified Medical Assistant

Greats patients and escorts them to the exam room
Take patients vital signs in preparation for appointment
Documents in our Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Anticipates needs of the Provider to maintain efficient patient flow
Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by the Provider
Performs and documents injections and immunizations
Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients
Assists Providers with procedures, exams, and patient education
Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation
Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
Supports care team members
Orders medication refills within scope of practice as directed by the Provider

To apply: Please visit our website at www.jeffersonhealthcare.org

*Tuition payback provisions apply.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.

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