Medical Assistant Apprentice

Are you a motivated, hard-working individual with a passion for learning? Join our team as a Medical Assistant Apprentice! In this role, you will learn the essential skills required of a Medical Assistant while working alongside your Clinical Instructor to assist providers in providing exceptional patient care.

About Speare Memorial Hospital

Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.

Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.

Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.

Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.

What You’ll Do:

• Didactic and Clinical Learning: Complete online academic coursework through NHTI Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program, and shadow Clinical Instructor

• Demonstrate Proficiency: Proficiency in a clinical skill is achieved when the Clinical Instructor has observed the trainee perform the required skill 3 times without cues or input from the instructor. Once proficiency has been achieved, regularly perform the duties of a Medical Assistant, including but not limited to:

• Obtaining vital signs, reviewing and entering patient medications and allergies

• Administering immunizations and/or medications as directed by the provider and documenting in the EMR

• Performing C LIA waived in office testing and documenting results in EMR

• Performing ECGs as directed by the provider

• Performing clerical duties as needed

Required Coursework:

Online academic coursework through NHTI Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program

• https://careertraining.nhti.edu/training-programs/certified_clinical_medical_assistant/

• Trainee must complete NHTI enrollment

• SMH will subsidize the cost of enrollment and course materials

• $2,910 per applicant

• Course registration fees

• Textbooks included

• Trainee understands that coursework must be completed on their own time

Program Duration:

The MA training program should take one year from start to finish, but may vary depending on the individual, the time required to demonstrate competency, and full completion of academic coursework. Should the trainee require additional time to complete the academic coursework, the supervisor will need to complete a learning needs assessment and present a plan for completion.

During the first three months of the program, the employee will be designated as a “Medical Assistant Apprentice.” Please see Medical Assistant Apprentice job description. An MA apprentice is limited in the tasks that they can perform independently, based on the completion of competencies and the discretion of the clinical instructor. MA apprentices may not give injections or enter orders into the medical record.

Once the apprentice has successfully completed their initial 3 months, is enrolled in the academic program, and has demonstrated proficiency in at least 50% of the clinical competencies, their title will be changed to Medical Assistant. If the candidate was hired internally, their compensation can be reconsidered at this time.

Certification should be successfully achieved within 12 months of starting the Apprentice position.

2-Year Commitment

The medical assistant apprenticeship program represents a significant financial commitment on the part of Speare Memorial Hospital. Trainees who are selected to participate in the MA training program will be asked to sign a commitment to stay with the organization for at least two full years following completion of the program. Employees who terminate their employment before the end of the two year commitment will reimburse a pro-rated amount of the cost of the NHTI program.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Current employee of Speare Memorial Hospital

• Motivated and able to work independently

• Able to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

• Good work history and professional recommendations

• Internal candidates must be in good standing, with no history of disciplinary action

Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?

• Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.

• Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Health savings accounts with employer contributions

• 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions

• Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program

• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Generous Earned Time accrual

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Life insurance

Our Commitment

Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.

Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.