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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.**