Medical Assistant Apprentice

Program Start Date: December 2, 2024

Application deadline: November 22, 2024

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Full Time, Eligible for Benefits

We offer competitive salary, benefits (including medical, dental, vision), retirement, PTO, and recognize 9 paid holidays.

Grant funds may be available to assist throughout your apprenticeship to improve your educational experience.

If you are a compassionate professional who provides exceptional quality care, Jordan Valley is for you! We are Missouri’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 2003 and we serve 75,000 patients each year. The mission of Jordan Valley is to improve the health of our community by providing high-quality and accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Southwest MO. We're collaborative and believe in always going above and beyond as part of our commitment to deliver excellent care to our community!

Job Overview:

 The Medical Assistant (MA) Apprentice will participate in Jordan Valley’s Department of Labor Registered MA Apprentice Program, receiving on-the-job skills training and related technical instruction from the Nursing Education Coordinator and other appropriately qualified Jordan Valley staff. The program curriculum is structured to support the MA apprentice in passing the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and transitioning into a full-time MA role at Jordan Valley at the conclusion of the program.  

Duties:

• Attend all scheduled classes.
• Maintain an 80% average on all graded assignments.
• Maintain a score at or above the national average on all NHA practice exams.
• Actively participate in hands-on training to achieve competency in required program skills (such as phlebotomy, taking manual blood pressure, etc.).
• Actively participate in shadow and externship rotations at various Jordan Valley clinics and locations.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of job performance
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision and values of Jordan Valley in all aspects of job performance
• Comply with all Jordan Valley policies, procedures, and protocols
• All other duties as assigned. 

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance.

• Health (Both HSA and FSA options and access to our Telemedicine program)
• Vision
• Free dental and life insurance, and long term disability. Affordable rates for family dental and life insurance.
• 403b retirement match on the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Day One PTO Accrual
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Free On Site Fitness Facility at our Springfield Tampa Clinic

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED