Medical Assistant Apprentice

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Pay:

We offer a competitive starting pay of $18.25 per hour. Upon graduation from the program, pay would increase based on the Medical Assistant pay grade and may be eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). This position is benefit eligible.

Be part of something Remarkable

Are you looking to advance your career and become a Medical Assistant? Join the REMARKABLE UW Health team and receive training to become a Medical Assistant on paid work time.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice to:

• Join our 10 month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program which is designed for those interested in becoming a Medical Assistant at UW Health.
• Attend classes and clinicals in-person.
• Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be interviewed and will be placed in Medical Assistant positions within UW Health.
• Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, processes, and procedures in an ambulatory setting to include administrative and general clinical procedures.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.

Learn more about our Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program

Learn more about the Medical Assistant Apprentice Program

Education:

Minimum - H.S. Diploma or equivalent Formal acceptance into the UW Health Medical or Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program.

Work Experience:

Minimum - One year of prior work experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - CPR/BLS certification through the AHA must be obtained within 4 months of the apprenticeship start date. Course will be offered as part of the training.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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