Medical Assistant Apprentice - 32 Hours Weekly - Wahpeton Clinic

Essentia Health • Wahpeton, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Through our Medical Assistant Apprentice program, you will be hired to work in primary care in our Wahpeton Clinic. We will pay for your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, putting you through a qualifying program with a partnering organization. This program comes with a 1-year work commitment upon course completion.

Are you passionate about healthcare and ready to begin a rewarding career in a supportive, team-based environment? Our Certified Medical Assistant On-the-Job Training Program offers motivated candidates the opportunity to build the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in a dynamic clinical setting.

This cohort-based training program brings participants together as a group to create a strong learning community. You’ll train alongside peers who share your goals, gaining valuable knowledge, real-world experience, and the support needed to grow into a successful Certified Medical Assistant.

A structured training experience guided by experienced healthcare professionals
The opportunity to learn in a cohort beginning July 2026, building teamwork, accountability, and peer support
Hands-on training in a supportive clinical environment
Exposure to essential medical assistant skills, including patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative responsibilities
Ongoing coaching and mentorship throughout the program
A pathway to a meaningful healthcare career with growth opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
• Will enroll in the Medcerts training program, advancing through learning modules and acquiring the skills to perform the clinical assistant position.
• Upon completion of the apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on-the-job hours requirement.
• Must be registered as a Medication Assistant III through the North Dakota Board of Nursing within 60 days of program completion. Medical assistants can NOT administer medication prior to being registered as an MAIII through the ND BON.

Nice To Haves

• Eager to learn and grow in healthcare
• Team-oriented and dependable
• Excited to train alongside peers in a collaborative setting
• Ready to develop the skills needed to support patients and providers

Responsibilities

• Patient care
• Clinical procedures
• Administrative responsibilities

Benefits

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED