Apprentice Medical Assistant

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Choteau, Choteau, MT, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Apprentice Medical Assistant – Get Paid to Learn & Build Your Healthcare Career

Want to become a Medical Assistant but don’t have the certification yet? We’ll help you get there — while you’re getting paid.

Alluvion Health is seeking an
Apprentice Medical Assistant to join our team in
Choteau, Montana
. Our Medical Assistant Apprenticeship provides a structured, hands-on pathway to build the skills and experience needed to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

And one of the best parts?
Your education is part of your paid workweek.

As a full-time Apprentice Medical Assistant, you are
paid for 40 hours each week
, with:

• 30 hours per week working and gaining hands-on experience
• 10 paid hours per week dedicated to education and apprenticeship training

You’ll learn while you work, gain real healthcare experience, and progressively move into the Medical Assistant role as you complete your training and competencies.

Apprentices generally begin by learning the
Patient Access Specialist role, where you’ll build a strong foundation in patient communication, scheduling, registration, insurance and financial information, electronic medical records, and the day-to-day operations of a healthcare clinic.

At the same time,
10 hours of your paid 40-hour workweek are dedicated to education and training as part of the apprenticeship program.

As you progress through the program, your education and hands-on training will move you into the
Medical Assistant role, where you’ll develop clinical skills and work directly alongside our healthcare team.

After completing2,000 hours of work and training
, you will be qualified to pursue the nationally recognized
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification exam.

You may be able to move through the apprenticeship more quickly.

Candidates with at least
two years of qualifying prior experience — or a combined two years in qualifying roles — may receive credit for1,000 hours of on-the-job training
.

Qualifying experience may include:

• Medical Assistant
• Patient Access Specialist

Prior experience will be reviewed and validated to determine eligibility for apprenticeship credit and whether the employee may begin directly in the Medical Assistant portion of the program.

During the Patient Access portion of the apprenticeship, you may:

• Welcome patients and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to patient messages.
• Collect and verify demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Use the electronic medical record system.
• Help determine eligibility for the Sliding Fee Discount Program.
• Collect co-pays, nominal fees, and payments for services.
• Connect patients with Care Coordinators and other resources when needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Support general clinic operations and administrative responsibilities.

As you advance into the Medical Assistant portion of the apprenticeship, you’ll learn to:

• Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• Prepare patients for visits and assist the clinical care team.
• Obtain height, weight, vital signs, and other patient information.
• Document clinical information in the electronic medical record.
• Follow established Medical Assistant protocols and procedures.
• Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms.
• Assist with clinic supplies and patient education materials.
• Support patients and families in locating community resources.
• Participate in outreach and preventive health initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with providers, clinical staff, patients, and community partners.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

• High school diploma, GED, or HiSET.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn…