Grace Health

Medical Assistant CCMA Apprenticeship Program

Grace Health, Battle Creek

$17 an hour ($19.60 once certification has been obtained)

Now taking applications for our program starting in August 25. The CCMA Apprenticeship Program is a 12-month program that will provide you with all the skills to be a successful Medical Assistant at Grace Health. No experience needed! **
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**Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance
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**401K Match
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**8 paid holidays
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Employee Wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness

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OVERVIEW: The first 12 weeks are spent in the classroom where you will study the CareerStep program. The next 12 weeks will be spent training with a preceptor on the clinical floor. After successful completion of the CareerStep curriculum and clinical floor training, you will take the CCMA exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. The last 6 months of the program consists of mentorship – you will be paired with a mentor within your assigned work area. The CCMA Apprenticeship is a competitive and intensive program where expectations are high and there are times that outside studying will be expected.

EXAMPLES OF MEDICAL ASSISTANT DUTIES: (This list is not all inclusive)

Obtains accurate patient data
Documents in the medical record
Prepares exam room and procedure rooms
Assists provider during exams and procedure
Administers medications, per written order
Provides educational materials to patient/family
Provides explanation of lab results, diagnostic testing results and provider orders to patient/family
Assists with cleaning and stocking of exam rooms and suites
Performs CLIA waived testing
General office duties, as assigned
Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for details that apply to every position.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of High school diploma or GED
One year of work experience in a medical office setting preferred