Medical Assistant Dual Trainee - Clinic Assistant

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant Dual Trainee Program at Children’s Minnesota is a training program through the state of Minnesota where an individual works as a Clinic Assistant while completing a Medical Assistant program at Rasmussen University, Anoka Technical College, or Century College. The program comes with up to $8,000 in tuition assistance for each trainee, to be used by July 2027.

The expectation is that the individual works in a 0.6 FTE (48 hours per two weeks) benefit‑eligible position while maintaining a ‘good’ status in school and full‑time credits. The trainee can complete an unpaid externship with Children’s or elsewhere with set externship hours decided by the school program. There is no requirement to repay funding unless the trainee opts to utilize tuition reimbursement after funding is depleted.

The trainee will complete on‑the‑job training among Medical Assistants to observe and shadow tasks while performing assigned tasks as a Clinic Assistant. The trainee will work with their direct leader to create a weekly schedule that fits business needs, their FTE, and class schedule. If the trainee does not maintain a ‘good’ status in school or their position or is not taking full‑time classes per semester, they will be removed from the grant program and from their Clinic Assistant position.

The Clinic Assistant exists to assist the providers and staff in the clerical and patient care aspects of the pediatric clinic such as rooming, vitals, screening, swab collections, and use of medical data systems.

The Medical Assistant role provides professional family‑centered care to infants, children, and adolescents as delegated by a provider or RN, which may include the following duties.

• Escort patients to exam room and appropriately document information.
• Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by a clinician.
• Perform and assist with procedures and treatments as directed by a clinician, such as administering hearing/vision tests, rapid strep testing, nebulizer treatments and urine catheterizations.
• Perform laboratory specimen collection and processing to ensure the accurate and appropriate performance of patient testing while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality.
• Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

• Excitement for new experiences.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Passion for pediatric care.

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The posted salary represents a market‑competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hours per week). Annual salaries for part‑time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full‑time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.