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Do you ever dream of being in the medical field, working alongside providers and helping patients live happier, healthier lives?
If so, this might be the pathway to begin your career!
The CHAS Health MA Apprenticeship Program provides 2000 hours of the job training and covers the program cost for those who wish to become Certified Medical Assistants (CMA). The training program takes one full year to complete. After successfully completing the program, the employee would be required to pass the CCMA exam.
This training program will prepare you to take the test to become a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C). It is approved by the State of Washington as an equivalent to an MA-C program at a community or technical college.
Our program:
- Is a registered apprenticeship program through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
- Is governed by an Apprenticeship Committee of 50% employer and 50% MA representatives.
- The curriculum is approved by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Applicants selected for the program are CHAS Health employees, complete with benefits and competitive wages, and will be placed at a clinic upon program completion.
What does a medical assistant do?
- Greets variety of patients and escorts them to the exam room; informs patients of time delays throughout visits.
- Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider.
- Performs and documents injections and immunizations.
- Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
- Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
- Assists provider with procedures, exams, and patient education.
- Obtains prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider.
- Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation.
- Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
- Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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