Medical Assistant Apprentice Non Certified - UNC Family Medicine at Hedingham

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP)

Work Location : UNC Family Medicine at Hedingham (4551 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27610) Hours : Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Start your healthcare career with paid hand on training through UNC Health's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP). This full-time, 12-month program combines up to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training with 144 hours of online coursework to prepare participants for a career as a Certified Medical Assistant. Apprentices will progress through three learning phases Administrative Apprentice I, Basic Clinical Apprentice II, and Intermediate Clinical Apprentice III while working in an outpatient clinic setting. Upon successful completion, participants are eligible to take the NHA Medical Assistant Certification Exam and, once certified, may apply for a permanent Medical Assistant I, Certified position within UNC Health.

Program Highlights :

• Paid, full-time apprenticeship with online and clinical training
• No prior healthcare experience required
• Structured mentorship and professional development
• Certification exam preparation and career placement support

Requirements :

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary :

This is an entry level position for an enrollee in the UNC Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP). The medical assistant apprentice is an on-the-job training program designed to teach the new employee routine administrative and clinical skills in the outpatient clinic setting. The medical assistant apprentice will provide support to providers and other health care team members. Works under the supervision of an assigned journeymen, and under the general direction of the designated manager / supervisor. The UNC Health MAAP is a training program approved by Appreticenship NC. Employee must meet all terms of MAAP commitment agreement.

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Other Information :

Education Requirements : None required as long as other position requirements are met.

Licensure / Certification Requirements : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.

Professional Experience Requirements : Health care experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements : Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers. Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.