Medical Assistant Apprentice Program - October 2026
About The Position
The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a unique opportunity to be part of a healthcare team as a certified Medical Assistant in just one year through onsite training in one of our Primary Care clinics! You will receive on-the-job training while receiving a paycheck and full benefits! This is a paid position, where Overlake Clinics also covers 100% tuition expenses through the In-Reach MA Program. The program trains students in the specific skills required to achieve the MA-C credential with Washington State. The program consists of 2000 hours of on-the-job training, 364 hours of online coursework, and scheduled in-person lab days for demonstration of skills. Apprentices also complete an online course comprised of textbook readings, discussion posts, skill videos, quizzes, and more that takes an average of 10 hours per week to complete. Additional on-line homework will be required on evenings and/or weekends through the on-line In-Reach MA Program. Upon completion of the program, the Apprentice will move forward to work as a full-time Certified Medical Assistant with Overlake Clinics for at least 2 years. Continued employment is contingent upon the apprentice obtaining Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential and the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential within three months of the completion of the program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current Health Provider CPR certification and First Aid training required prior to start date
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English required
- 3 year commitment required
Nice To Haves
- Preference to those with past healthcare and or customer service experience plus demonstrated commitment to completing goals
Responsibilities
- Hands-on clinic skills under the guidance of a coach.
- Supporting patients who have scheduled visits with their Primary Care Provider (PCP) are scheduled for lab or immunization visits.
- Greeting and escorting patients from the lobby following check in at the front desk.
- Collecting health information, document data in the electronic medical record (Epic), provide Point of Care Testing (POCT) based on protocols, help to answer general questions in person, over the phone, and electronically.
- May assist with in-office procedures and perform phlebotomy (blood draws) and lab specimen preparation for processing.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
- Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
- An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
