Medical Assistant Apprentice

Unity Care NW•Bellingham, WA

19h•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Apprentice participates in Unity Care NW’s paid Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program while preparing for work as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient, patient-centered primary care setting. The program includes 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with one-on-one support from an experienced MA coach, 434 hours of unpaid supplemental coursework and concurrent online coursework, and three in-person lab days in the Seattle area. Apprentices log and report their on-the-job hours and skill practice as required. After successful program completion, apprentices qualify to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the National Health Career Association. After passing the exam, they can apply for a Washington State Department of Health MA-Certified license. The position’s standard wage range is $23.73–$27.91 per hour, with the possibility of earning up to $32.04 per hour over time. The schedule is four 10-hour days, with occasional Saturdays.

Requirements

Timely completion of Washington State Apprenticeship Agreement forms if hired.
Commit to working at Unity Care NW as a Medical Assistant for at least one year after successful program completion, testing, and licensure, provided the employee remains in good standing.
Sign Unity Care NW’s Education Assistance Agreement and Promissory Note, which outline a payback clause if the commitment is not fulfilled.
Be available to start Monday, January 25, 2027.
Be able to attend the required virtual kickoff meeting on Friday, January 29, 2027.
Current Unity Care NW employees must have been in their current role for at least one year and be in good standing; exceptions may be approved.

Nice To Haves

Prior health care experience.
A strong interest in working with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

Complete patient rooming.
Complete patient testing and procedures according to provider orders or standing orders.
Perform inbox management and other computer tasks.
Perform immunizations and injections.
Perform general clinical operations duties.
Log and report on-the-job hours and skill practices as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year of eligibility.
Six paid holidays.
Paid time off: 108 hours accrued in Year 1 of eligibility, 156 hours in Year 2, gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over the next eight years.
Paid sick leave.
Paid bereavement, jury duty, and bone marrow/organ donation leave.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Optional supplementary life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, travel, and identity theft protection coverage.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Savings Account on the base medical insurance plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Alternative transportation incentives.
Healthy Living reimbursement.
Medical Hardship Payroll Loans.
Employee Referral Bonus.
Will preparation services.
Gym discount.
Employment that counts toward eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Reimbursement of Washington State license fees.
Continuing education dollars and hours for renewing the CCMA certification.