Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
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Location: Traverse City
Status (FT/PT): Full-Time
Shift: Day shift
Req ID: 59156
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Job Summary
Munson Healthcare is excited to announce the fourth annual Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!
About the 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 andAdvanced 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:
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. **
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