Medical Assistant Apprentice- October Cohort

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Locations available: Hospital Main Campus (Seattle), Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, Bellevue, Everett

MA Apprentices will observe and perform individualized patient procedures, treatments, and tests under the supervision of an Apprenticeship Coach as required by state apprenticeship program standards. Perform associated clerical tasks including chart preparation, stocking clinic supplies, and answering telephones. Provide assistance with medical clinic operations and monitoring of clinic flow. Perform other duties as assigned and maintain progress in all aspects of the apprenticeship program as required by state apprenticeship standards.

NOTE: The state-registered apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with online coursework to prepare participants to take the national certification exam. Under this program, individuals will work as MA Apprentices for approximately one year, during which they will complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training while also progressing in online coursework. As they complete required on-the-job hours, apprentices will observe, practice, and achieve mastery of core MA skills under the direction of a supervisor or Apprenticeship Coach. Apprentices will also complete online coursework and skills labs outside of work to supplement and support on-the-job learning. Participants will be registered with the state as MA Apprentices and satisfy all requirements as outlined in state Program Standards

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Required Credentials
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).

Preferred
Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Experience in pediatric specialty care or urgent care environment.

Compensation: $26.08 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.




U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.