Medical Assistant Apprentice

Description

Compensation :

• Non-exempt / Hourly
• The standard wage range for this role is $22.71-$26.71 per hour
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $30.66 per hour

Work Schedule :

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center () that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

A Medical Assistant education program can cost over $10,000, but we can pay YOU to learn!

Are you interested in joining the UCNW clinical staff? Are you passionate about providing health care to everyone no matter their insurance status? Are you looking for a career change? Would you like to receive top-notch training while getting paid to learn? Then consider applying for Unity Care NW's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!

The Medical Assistant provides and coordinates medical care in an outpatient setting following a patient-centered, primary care model including the following tasks :

As a Medical Assistant Apprentice, you will :

After successful completion of the program, you will qualify for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Health Career Association (see information at ). After passing the exam, you will be eligible to apply for the MA-Certified license through the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).

Learn more about the MA role by watching the following video :

What We Offer

Generous benefits including :

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

External candidates who meet the requirements and have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to submit an application!

To Apply

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Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.

The MA Apprentice program was developed by InReach Career Pathways, a division of the Washington Association for Community Health, in connection with Unity Care NW. Information on the program can be viewed at .