Medical Assistant Apprentice

Allina Health

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant Apprentice provides patient care within the limits of current training while taking coursework toward completion of a Medical Assistant program. Work is guided and supervised by Allina site nursing leadership in collaboration with the school, according to the apprentice’s progress through the curriculum. The role aims to deliver excellent patient care while supporting the apprentice’s learning needs.

Apprentices must work part-time at an Allina clinic according to the program’s time commitment and be accepted and in good standing with an Allina-approved Medical Assistant program. They complete the MA course curriculum and corresponding Allina LMS courses. After successfully completing the apprenticeship program requirements, apprentices are eligible to apply for a Medical Assistant role and perform the full duties described in the MA job description.

The position is listed as 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per two-week pay period, with eight-hour day shifts and no weekends or holidays. Pay is a flat, non-negotiable rate of $21.00 per hour. Shift, weekend, or other differentials may be available for qualifying shifts or work.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies listed in the job description.
• Must be enrolled in an Allina-approved accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must have at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited skills and duties while attending coursework at an Allina-approved Medical Assistant program.
• Clean and stock rooms, copy and fax materials, prepare patient forms, and transcribe patient responses to questionnaires, as applicable.
• Progressively take on clinical skills and duties aligned with the MA program curriculum and demonstrate competency.
• Complete the Medical Assistant course curriculum and corresponding Allina LMS courses.
• Work with the assigned Allina preceptor or trainer, who validates competency before tasks are performed independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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