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Medical Assistant Apprentice - Overlake Primary Care (March 2023)

Overlake's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a great opportunity to join our clinical care team! We are starting recruitment for our March Cohort.

We are delighted to offer this 12 month program that will prepare you to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) test through the National Health Career Association. The program trains students in the specific skills required to achieve the MA-C credential, as outlined in Washington RCW 18.360 and WAC 246-827. The program consists of 2000 hours of on-the-job training, 364 hours of online coursework, and scheduled in-person lab days for demonstration of skills. Participants will based at one of our primary care clinics around Bellevue, WA.

As apprentices are deemed competent and checked off on individual proficiencies, they may provide patient care to assigned patients under direct supervision. Patient care is limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge. Healthcare practitioner delegation and direction must be for functions within the scope of the medical assistant standards of practice. The medical assistant must be able to safely and competently perform the function. The medical assistant apprentice may not accept delegation of acts that are not within his or her scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.

• Professional Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current CPR certification and First Aid training required. Evidence of completion of a Washington State DOH approved 7 hour HIV/Aids Training course also required.

  Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential and the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential within three months of the completion of the program.

• Experience: None required.

• Special Training/Skills: Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

• Working Conditions: Exposure to and contact with soaps, sterilants, and body substances.

• Exposure to a variety of noise levels, such as phones, intercoms, equipment and conversations.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Traditional and Roth IRA retirement savings plans with 5% to 7% matching and immediate vesting.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.