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Medical Assistant Trainee - Grow Your Own

Baptist Health System KY & IN
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Summary

Job Description:

NOW RECRUITING FOR THE OCTOBER 2026 CLASS!

Interested in furthering your career by becoming a Medical Assistant?

Baptist Health Medical Group is looking for individuals interested in completing training to be a Medical Assistant and get paid while doing so!

Program requires classroom-based instruction and work in a clinical externship at a Baptist Medical Practice.

How It Works:

Trainees will attend 4 weeks of classroom-based learning. After completing the classroom curriculum, they will be placed with an experience d Preceptor for 120 hours of training & validations of skills . Under the supervision of a designated Preceptor, the MA Trainee gain insight into the MA career field while also applying what the MA has learned in their program to get hands on experience in a medical practice. The MA Trainee will be supervised at all times and will not perform any tasks without the approval of the Preceptor. The Preceptor will train the student on the coordination of direct patient care activities/clinical skills and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Little to no clinical experience required, but prior patient care experience preferred. This includes C.N.A./EMT/Athletic Trainers who have not previously worked in a medical practice performing MA skills.
  • Basic Life Support is required before going to the clinics for the externship.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $33,015 - $50,823

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