Medical Assistant Apprentice

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is designed for candidates passionate about healthcare and eager to learn in a hands-on environment. Apprentices will receive comprehensive training from experienced preceptors in outpatient clinics in the Missoula area. This intensive six-month earn-to-learn program enables apprentices to earn a full-time wage while training to become a Medical Assistant.

In addition to hands-on in-clinic training, apprentices are required to complete unpaid coursework outside of clinic time. Key Program Details Program Length: Approximately six months (a minimum of 1,000 clinical training hours). Clinic Training

40 hours per week in-person with some flexibility. Location: Primary Care and Specialty clinics in the Missoula, Ravalli & Lake counties. Outside Coursework: 10-15 hours per week of unpaid coursework to be completed outside of clinic for the first 20 weeks of the program.

This includes live, synchronous sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00pm and asynchronous work that can be done at times that are convenient for apprentices. Pay &

This is a full-time, paid, benefited position with a mid-point pay increase. Flexibility: Due to the limited number of training clinics, apprentices must be very flexible with their clinic locations and commutes. Commitment: Candidates must successfully complete the requirements of the program and work for Providence for a minimum of one year after graduation.

Start Date: New apprentices must start on January 25, 2027. Prior to applying, applicants should carefully review the program flyer, program FAQ, promotional program video, and recorded information session on the apprenticeship website . In addition, applicants are encouraged to complete the self-paced virtual MA job shadow to further familiarize themselves with the basic duties of an MA.

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Required

Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

6 months Healthcare experience

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Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

Full time · 40 hours per week