Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program – Sign-on Bonus
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute
Upcoming Fall 2023 MA Apprenticeship Training Program
Applications for Fall 2023 now open until July 26th

$2,500 sign-on bonus for Medical Assistants hired into DHMC or Dartmouth Health Clinics. Do you enjoy helping people, learning, and working with a team? Would you like to make a difference every day? Are you interested in having the opportunity to earn while you learn? Dartmouth Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute is looking for motivated individuals for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program.

Candidates will apply for their respective geographic locations and be selected and hired by Dartmouth Health to become Medical Assistants working in our Lebanon area clinics (Dartmouth Health Lebanon, Alice Peck Day, Mt. Ascutney Health Center and New London Hospital), and Community Group Practice divisions (Manchester, Nashua, Concord). During the 11-week training period, participants will earn college credits and an hourly training wage. At the end of the 11-week training individuals will sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam prior to beginning a 2000-hour Registered Apprenticeship.

This full-time, hands-on training program includes both classroom and clinical training. Classes offered during the program include: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Clinical Medical Assisting with Lab, and Healthcare Communications.

Role of a Medical Assistant:

Medical Assistants (MAs) are valued members of the clinic care team. The MA role is fast ‐ paced, interesting, and is guided by patient safety in every interaction. The MA is the first person to welcome a patient to the clinic, setting the stage for a comfortable, caring experience. As an MA, you will:

• Obtain and record patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, height, weight, blood pressure and a reason for visit
• Register and document patient’s electronic medical record
• Conduct hearing, vision, breathing and EKG testing
• Assist providers in procedures
• Perform injections, bladder scans, diabetic foot exams
• Provide exceptional patient experience and care

To learn more and to apply for our program, please visit us online at:

https://dhwri.org/ma-apprenticeship-program/

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person