MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRAINEE, FCH - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant Trainee will develop competency in and demonstrate ability to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant. This is an in-person position functioning under direct supervision of the Medical Assistant Trainer and progressing to performing MA duties and MA decision making under general clinical supervision. Medical Assistant Trainees complete a training program overseen by Froedtert sponsored training partners and demonstrates progressive competency to include, pre-visit planning, standard rooming responsibilities, assisting with procedures, discharge instructions, and helping the patient feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient's visit. The purpose of this position is to successfully complete training and promote candidates into a MA role.
Candidates will be required to complete an HR interview, pass a TABE test, interview with a hiring leader, meet eligibility requirements through the Medical Assistant Accelerated Pathway to Employment Training (MAAPET) program, and accept a job offer with Froedtert Health to be accepted into the program. After successful completion of the class, clinicals, and passing of the CCMA exam (must be taken within 2 weeks of completing clinicals), candidates will interview for a specific Medical Assistant position within the organization. Candidates will be required to commit to 2 years as a Medical Assistant with Froedtert Health.
Please visit https://www.healthcareerswi.com/maapet to learn more about the eligibility requirements, find resources for the TABE test, and to apply to the program.
Candidate must be a resident of Milwaukee County and qualify for the Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant.
Program Start Date: June 8, 2026
Full-time work schedule: Monday – Friday; 1st shift
Laptop computers & necessary equipment will be loaned to you upon acceptance into the program.
Grant Eligibility Requirements:
MAAPET is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant. You must meet grant eligibility requirements to participate in this program. Once you complete the application, you will be directed to an eligibility form to complete. Please note that if you are moved forward in the application process you will be required to provide documentation for the answers that you provide on the eligibility application.
Other information:

Requirements

• Candidates will be required to complete an HR interview, pass a TABE test, interview with a hiring leader, meet eligibility requirements through the Medical Assistant Accelerated Pathway to Employment Training (MAAPET) program, and accept a job offer with Froedtert Health to be accepted into the program.
• Candidate must be a resident of Milwaukee County and qualify for the Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• If participating in the Center for Healthcare Careers Program, able to pass the D level TABE at a grade level of 8 or higher.
• 10 weeks of classroom training and a minimum of 4 weeks (160 hours) of clinicals.
• Candidate must have proven experience delivering exceptional customer service.
• Candidate must have consistent employment history.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1 year of continuous work experience within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• pre-visit planning
• standard rooming responsibilities
• assisting with procedures
• discharge instructions
• helping the patient feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient's visit

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees