Medical Assistant Apprentice - Full Time - Primary Care

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your medical career? Through our Medical Assistant Apprentice program, you will be hired to work in our Fargo-Moorhead area clinics. Openings are available at our West Acres Clinic for internal medicine and at our 45th Street Clinic and West Fargo Clinic for family medicine. 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.

About the Medical Assistant Apprentice Program
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.

What You Can Expect
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

Why Apply?
This program is ideal for candidates who are:
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

If you are looking for more than just a job — if you want a career with purpose, growth, and support — we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire
• Enroll in the Medcerts training program
• Complete the apprentice program
• Obtain CCMA Board Certification within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on-the-job hours requirement
• 1-year work commitment upon course completion

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

• Perform clinical procedures
• Handle administrative responsibilities
• Provide patient care
• Complete learning modules
• Acquire skills to perform the Clinical Assistant position

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
• 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