Medical Assistant Trainee - Grow Your Own
About The Position
NOW RECRUITING FOR THE JULY 2026 CLASS! Interested in furthering your career by becoming a Medical Assistant? Baptist Health Medical Group is looking for individuals interested in completing training to be a Medical Assistant and get paid while doing so! Program requires classroom-based instruction and work in a clinical externship at a Baptist Medical Practice. Trainees will attend 4 weeks of classroom-based learning. After completing the classroom curriculum, they will be placed with an experienced Preceptor for 120 hours of training & validations of skills. Under the supervision of a designated Preceptor, the MA Trainee will gain insight into the MA career field while also applying what the MA has learned in their program to get hands-on experience in a medical practice. The MA Trainee will be supervised at all times and will not perform any tasks without the approval of the Preceptor. The Preceptor will train the student on the coordination of direct patient care activities/clinical skills and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support certification required before going to clinics for externship.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care experience preferred (e.g., C.N.A./EMT/Athletic Trainers who have not previously worked in a medical practice performing MA skills).
Responsibilities
- Attend 4 weeks of classroom-based learning.
- Complete 120 hours of training and skill validation with an experienced Preceptor.
- Gain insight into the MA career field and apply learned skills in a medical practice setting.
- Coordinate direct patient care activities/clinical skills.
- Provide clinical support to providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
