Medical Assistant Apprentice

Cowlitz Family Health Center•Longview, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to start a career in healthcare? CFHC is excited to announce new Medical Assistant Apprentice opportunities through the InReach Career Pathways apprentice program. This program offers an exceptional opportunity to train and develop hands-on skills in a real life patient care environment. This 12-month apprenticeship combines practical, on-the-job training with structured coursework to prepare participants for a rewarding career in healthcare. In this role you will be expected to participate in lab days, training sessions, and online coursework to build essential skills in patient care, work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in clinical settings to gain hands-on experience, support healthcare teams by assisting with patient check-ins, basic medical procedures, and other essential clinic tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Reliable transportation for lab days (locations vary across Washington State)
Commitment to attend lab days on Saturdays as required
Access to a computer and internet for online learning
Willingness to commit to 2 years post-program employment with CFHC, if hired by subsequent hiring process.

Responsibilities

Participate in lab days, training sessions, and online coursework to build essential skills in patient care
Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in clinical settings to gain hands-on experience
Support healthcare teams by assisting with patient check-ins, basic medical procedures, and other essential clinic tasks

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – 100% premiums paid for employee
Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
9 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Matching 403b Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
Employee Assistance Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance.