Medical Assistant - Apprentice

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Start date: August 3rd 2026

Seattle Children's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program combines on the job training with online coursework and preparation for the national certification exam. The Apprenticeship Program is a benefit valued at $4850.00. Seattle Children's considers this program an investment in employees who are preparing for a Medical Assistant position at Seattle Children's. This investment in employee professional development is made with the expectation of employment with Seattle Children's for approximately 24-months, during which timeframe the employee will meet the following expectations:

• Complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training (paid work), 434 hours of online coursework, & clinical labs;
• Prepare for the national certification exam (Seattle Children's provides all training materials/supplies and national certification exam registration); and
• Continue employment at Seattle Children's for twelve (12) months as a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) at a minimum 0.6 FTE after passing the national certification exam.

Responsibilities of the role: 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.

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:

Starting payrate for MA Apprenticeship is $25.30

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.

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.