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Job Summary Munson Healthcare is excited to announce the third annual Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!
About the Program: The selected apprentices will receive paid on the job training as a Medical Assistant at a Munson Healthcare facility while attending lectures and laboratory training through Baker College’s 9-month Medical Assistant Certificate Program. At the completion of the program apprentices will have the opportunity to complete the AAMA certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant! In collaboration with Michigan Works!, Munson Healthcare will be covering the cost of the Baker College Tuition for the selected apprentices in exchange for a service commitment at the completion of the program. What is a Medical Assistant? A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting. The role includes both clinical and administrative duties and frequent interaction with patients and their families.
Clinical Duties may include:
- Taking medical histories
- Explaining treatment and procedures to patients
- Timely follow through and completion of referral requests
- Preparing patients for examination
- Assisting the physician during exams
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens
- Performing basic laboratory tests including blood draws
- Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols
- Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician
- Injections
- Removing sutures and changing dressings
- Other clinical services as required by specialty
Administrative Duties may include:
- Answering phones
- Greeting patients
- Documenting and updating medical records
- Coding and filling out insurance forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services
- Using computer applications
Compensation:
- Apprentice Pay: $16.04 / hour
- Apprentice Pay after completion of 180 day introductory period:: $16.29/ hour
- Upon receiving Credential: $18.90 – $22.68 (commensurate with experience)
Application and Selection Process:
- Apply online to this job posting!
- You will be contacted by a Recruiter for a phone interview
- If selected to continue you will complete a paper application for the program and apply for admission to Baker College
- Interview with Munson Healthcare Managers
- If offered an apprenticeship, apply for funding with Michigan Works!
- Program starts August 28, 2023
**Possible clinic placement locations include Cadillac, Traverse City, Manistee, Frankfort, Charlevoix, Grayling, and Gaylord based on apprentice preference and preceptor availability. All Apprentices will have to attend a Baker College class once a week in their Cadillac.**
