Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - Full Time

Building Location:

Park Rapids Clinic

Department:

25180 Family Practice

Job Description:

Essentia Health's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program is a 6-month program in which, under the guidance of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse preceptor, the apprentice works at an entry-level, assisting nursing staff, physicians, and other providers with direct patient care. The apprentice will also complete online learning modules outside of working hours. Upon completion of the 6-month training program, the apprentice will be prepared to become certified through the National Health Associations CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) Certification program. Essentia Health pays for all training program fees, textbooks, study materials, and supplies.

Acceptance of this position requires a signed payback agreement committing to work for Essentia Health as a Clinical Assistant for two full years after completion of the program.

Education Qualifications:

Under the guidance of a Certified Medial Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse preceptor works at an entry-level, assisting RN, Physician and other providers with direct patient care in the ambulatory setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. As an apprentice, the Clinical Assistant in Training will perform identified procedures individually once competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Enrolled in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program(ICATAP) advancing through learning modules every 3 months for 12 months as skills are acquired to perform the Clinical Assistant position. Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on the job hours requirement

*LPNs cannot be used in this capacity.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

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