Medical Assistant Training Program - 9.28.26 Program Start
About The Position
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. The Medical Assistant Training Program is an 18 to 20-week, full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday program that provides trainees with foundational coursework and training for a Medical Assistant Certification. Classroom training is located in person at Employ Milwaukee, with a clinical externship at a Children’s Wisconsin clinic. Coursework and studying are to be completed in addition to the classroom and externship work schedule. Participants receive an hourly wage while training, and laptop computers & necessary equipment will be loaned upon acceptance.
Requirements
- Must complete Step 1 to determine if you meet grant eligibility requirements in order to participate in this program.
- Milwaukee County resident.
- Prior healthcare experience is required.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours/week.
- Availability to continue working as a medical assistant for 2+ years at Children's Wisconsin after completing the training program.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- TABE score equal to a 6th grade level in Reading & Math.
- A passion for wanting to work in healthcare.
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
Responsibilities
- Willingness to learn and perform both blood draws and immunizations to pediatric patients.
- Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
- Physical ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds, as well as push and pull when performing cleaning functions.
Benefits
- Hourly wage while training
- Laptop computers & necessary equipment will be loaned to you upon acceptance into the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
