Medical Assistant Apprentice

Providence • Missoula, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is an approximately six-month, paid, full-time earn-to-learn program for candidates preparing to become Medical Assistants. Apprentices receive hands-on training from experienced preceptors in outpatient clinics in the Missoula area and must complete at least 1,000 clinical training hours. Clinic training is in person for 40 hours per week, with some flexibility, at Primary Care and Specialty clinics in Missoula, Ravalli, and Lake counties. Apprentices must be flexible about clinic locations and commutes due to the limited number of training clinics.

In addition to clinic training, apprentices complete 10–15 hours of unpaid coursework each week outside clinic hours for the first 20 weeks. Coursework includes live, synchronous sessions Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00–9:00 p.m., as well as asynchronous work that can be completed at convenient times. Apprentices must successfully complete program requirements and work for Providence for at least one year after graduation. New apprentices must start January 25, 2027.

Requirements

• Obtain National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Be able to complete the program's clinic training and outside coursework requirements.
• Be flexible with clinic locations and commutes.
• Commit to working for Providence for at least one year after graduation.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete at least 1,000 hours of hands-on clinical training in outpatient clinics.
• Attend in-person clinic training for 40 hours per week.
• Complete 10–15 hours of unpaid coursework per week outside clinic hours for the first 20 weeks, including scheduled live sessions and asynchronous work.
• Successfully complete the apprenticeship program requirements.
• Work for Providence for a minimum of one year after graduation.

Benefits

• Full-time paid position with benefits.
• Mid-point pay increase.
• Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families, including wellness, professional growth, and financial security; specific benefit offerings may vary based on factors such as employer, FTE, union, location, and applicable policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed