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. Trainees complete four weeks of classroom-based learning, followed by a 120-hour clinical externship and skills validation at a Baptist Medical Practice. During the externship, trainees work under the supervision of a designated, experienced Preceptor, gaining insight into the Medical Assistant career field and applying what they learned in the classroom through hands-on experience. Trainees are supervised at all times and may not perform tasks without the Preceptor’s approval. The Preceptor trains the trainee in coordinating direct patient care activities, clinical skills, and providing clinical support to providers in a clinical practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support is required before beginning the clinic externship.
- Little to no clinical experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care experience is preferred, including experience as a C.N.A., EMT, or Athletic Trainer, provided the candidate has not previously worked in a medical practice performing Medical Assistant skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete four weeks of classroom-based learning.
- Complete a 120-hour clinical externship and skills validation at a Baptist Medical Practice.
- Under a designated Preceptor’s supervision, apply classroom learning through hands-on experience in a medical practice.
- Learn to coordinate direct patient care activities and clinical skills.
- Learn to provide clinical support to providers within a clinical practice.
- Follow supervision requirements and obtain Preceptor approval before performing tasks.
Benefits
- Paid training while completing the Medical Assistant training program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
