Medical Assistant Trainee - Grow Your Own
About The Position
Baptist Health Medical Group is recruiting for its January 2027 class of Medical Assistant Trainees. The program provides paid training for individuals interested in becoming Medical Assistants. It includes four weeks of classroom-based instruction followed by 120 hours of clinical externship training and skills validation at a Baptist Medical Practice. Trainees work under the supervision of a designated, experienced Preceptor and are supervised at all times. They may not perform tasks without the Preceptor’s approval. The Preceptor trains trainees in coordinating direct patient care activities, clinical skills, and providing clinical support to providers within a clinical practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support certification is required before beginning the clinic externship.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care experience is preferred, including experience as a C.N.A., EMT, or Athletic Trainer, particularly for individuals who have not previously worked in a medical practice performing Medical Assistant skills.
Responsibilities
- Attend four weeks of classroom-based learning.
- Complete 120 hours of clinical externship training and skills validation with an experienced Preceptor.
- Learn to coordinate direct patient care activities and develop clinical skills under Preceptor supervision.
- Provide clinical support to providers as trained and approved by the Preceptor.
Benefits
- Paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
