Medical Assistant Training Program

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dartmouth Health Career Institute (DHCI) Medical Assistant Program offers a unique opportunity to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through a comprehensive, paid training program. The program begins with 12 weeks of intensive classroom instruction and skills training, covering foundational knowledge and leading to certification. During this no-cost-to-you training, participants will complete 7 required courses and earn 22 college credits towards an Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree from Colby Sawyer College. Upon successful completion of the classroom phase, trainees will take the CCMA Exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Following certification, participants will transition into a full-time Medical Assistant Apprentice role to gain practical on-the-job experience. This apprenticeship, a required 2,000-hour Registered Apprenticeship with the US Department of Labor, is designed to develop proficiency in both technical and professional competencies introduced during the initial education. This program offers the chance to get paid while training to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent by the end of the training program.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.
• MA certification within 6-months of training program completion.

Nice To Haves

• Strong work ethic.
• Flexibility with scheduling.
• High level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently managing clinic flow and rooming patients in a high-volume environment.
• Obtaining vital signs.
• Administering immunizations.
• Completing necessary point-of-care tests such as EKGs, bladder scans, throat swabs, and urinalysis dipsticks.
• Maintaining supply inventory.
• Performing other responsibilities as needed.
• Working as part of a team and communicating effectively.

Benefits

• Paid classroom instruction and skills training
• No-cost-to-you training program
• 22 college credits toward an Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree from Colby Sawyer College
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam fee covered
• Full-time Medical Assistant Apprentice role after training
• 2,000-hour Registered Apprenticeship with the US Department of Labor
• $2500 Sign-On/Retention Bonus for eligible hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED