Medical Assistant Apprentice - Nursing Support Services

Medical Assistant (MA) Apprentice

The Medical Assistant (MA) Apprentice is entering into a WA DOL registered Apprenticeship program with Swedish Medical Group, in conjunction with the Washington Association of Community and Migrant Health Centers (WACMHC).

This position functions under the supervision of a Certified Medical Assistant preceptor and within the scope of practice that the MA-C preceptor has determined is appropriate based upon the education and skills requirements of the WACMHC Apprentice Program; and, as defined by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Medical Assistant Apprentices are responsible for providing direct patient care and will practice up to the skills learned and approved to practice through the Apprentice program guidelines. MA Apprentices will apply current healthcare concepts and assist with routine or general clinical responsibilities that may contribute directly and indirectly to patient care under the supervision of the MA-C or Provider.

May work up to the documented level of academic and clinical competence accomplished in the individual's Apprenticeship program.

The Apprentice is expected to complete the 2,000 hours of clinical practice under the guidance of the MA Preceptor, 364 hours of coursework (unpaid), 3 skills labs (unpaid) and participate in all required apprenticeship activities. Successful completion of the Apprentice program and the national MA-C certification test, in conjunction with remaining an employee in good standing, will qualify Apprentices for entry into the regular job classification as an MA-C.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Meets qualifications for entry into the MA Apprenticeship based on WACMHC and Swedish Medical Group application criteria.

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Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers. PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington's greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence's St. John's Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.