Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
Requisition # : 59156
Total hours worked per week : 32
Description
Job Summary Munson Healthcare is excited to announce the fourth annual Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!
About the Program : The selected apprentices will receive paid on the job training as a Medical Assistant at a Munson Healthcare facility while attending lectures and laboratory training through Baker College's 9-month Medical Assistant Certificate Program.
At the completion of the program apprentices will have the opportunity to complete the AAMA certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant! In collaboration with Michigan Works!, Munson Healthcare will be covering the cost of the Baker College Tuition for the selected apprentices in exchange for a service commitment at the completion of the program.
What is a Medical Assistant? A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting.
The role includes both clinical and administrative duties and frequent interaction with patients and their families.
Clinical Duties may include :
- Taking medical histories
- Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
- Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting the physician during exams
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests including blood draws
- Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
- Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician
- Injections
- Removing sutures and changing dressings
- Other clinical services as required by specialty
Administrative Duties may include :
- Answering phones
- Greeting patients
- Documenting and updating medical records
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services
- Using computer applications
Compensation :
- Apprentice Pay : $16.04 / hour
- Apprentice Pay after completion of 180-day introductory period : $16.29 / hour
- Upon receiving Credential : $19.28
Application and Selection Process :
- Apply online to this job posting!
- You will be contacted by a Recruiter for a phone interview
- If selected to continue you will complete a paper application for the program and apply for admission to Baker College
- Panel Interview with Munson Healthcare Hiring Team
- If offered an apprenticeship, apply for funding with Michigan Works!
- Program starts August 26, 2024
Possible clinic placement locations include Traverse City, Cadillac, Manistee, Frankfort, Charlevoix, and Boyne. There is no guarantee to placement at a specific clinic.
All Apprentices will have to attend a Baker College class once a week in Cadillac.