MA Apprentice

Join Pain Management at Salmon Creek 2 as a Medical Assistant (MA) Apprentice  The MA Apprentice Program is a tuition-free, earn-as-you-learn career opportunity designed to equip you with the skills needed to obtain your Washington State MA-C credential.  Approved by the Washington State Department of Health, this program offers hands-on training, classroom instruction/online modules, and a pathway to a rewarding healthcare career. 

Program Details:

• Non-negotiable Pay: $18.89/hour, increasing to $19.97/hour for final 1,000 hours of on-the-job training

• Bonus: $1,500 total bonus paid in three installments (payment subject to service term)

• Full-time employment with benefits during training.

• Must have excellent attendance Consistent, dependable, and predictable attendance is crucial in helping us fulfill our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate care. We require our employees to adhere to our attendance standards, as frequent deviations make it difficult to provide care for our patients and support our coworkers. 

*Application Requirements (applications missing requirements will not be considered)

-- Must be 18 years old, or older with a high school diploma or equivalent

-- Resume, with Personal Statement & Impact Statement – MUST ATTACH TO APPLICATION (you are able to attach multiple documents when submitting resume)

::: Personal Statement (350 words max): Explain why you feel you will be successful in the program, share your goals, and how you'll overcome any challenges.

::: Impact Statement (350 words max): Explain how you'll balance online learning modules, skills-lab, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training with your other responsibilities.

Candidates who meet application requirements will advance based on the outcome of the department leader phone screen.

Additional Information: Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions.  This includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender affirming treatment.  The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas, is an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.

**Process Timeline**

Accepting Applications :: December 3rd – December 8th

Phone Screens / Interview Timelines :: through January 9th   

Final Decisions :: by January 23rd

Cohort start :: February 9th  

Pay Range:

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.  Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years. PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked.  Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked. Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace.  Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.