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Medical Assistant Academy

Medical Assistants are vital to healthcare. The role is diverse and fast-paced with administrative and clinical duties performed in a physician office setting. This is a great opportunity to jumpstart or progress your career.

Meritas Health is taking a proactive approach to the evolving challenges in healthcare by offering a unique educational training program to attract and retain medical assistants to MH practices.

You will learn how to:

  • Prepare patients for exams
  • Take vitals and gather health history
  • Administer injections and vaccines
  • Assist with procedures
  • Appropriately document, update and verify patient information
  • Perform administrative duties

The training program includes:

  • Fourteen (14) weeks of paid training
  • Starting pay of $17/hour
  • Clinical classroom training for skill development
  • Online curriculum
  • On-the-job instruction
  • Medical Assistant Certification exam voucher

To qualify, you must have:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Positive and professional attitude
  • Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Personal stethoscope (be willing to purchase, if needed)
  • Customer service experience (not required but a PLUS)

After successfully completing the program, you will be placed in a Medical Assistant position in a Meritas Health practice. By completing this program, you agree to an 18-month work commitment with Meritas Health.

Benefits of the program:

  1. Career Progression: The new MA program offers a structured pathway for career advancement within our health system. Participants will gain practical experience within our facilities, enhancing their skills and readiness for real-world medical environments.
  2. Financial Support During Training: Participants receive paid compensation throughout the 14-week course, allowing them to focus fully on developing their skills without financial strain.
  3. Workforce Challenges: By training medical assistants in-house, we can directly address the workforce shortages impacting the healthcare sector. This initiative ensures we have a reliable and skilled workforce to support our operations.
  4. Support for Physicians: Medical assistants play a crucial role in assisting physicians and help ensure the smooth operation of our healthcare facilities. This program will help us maintain high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
  5. Community Benefit: The program provides significant benefits to the community by creating career opportunities and ensuring that local healthcare needs are met. It also fosters a sense of community involvement and support.
  6. Hands-On Training: One of the key advantages of the new program is the flexibility and increased opportunity for hands-on training at MH clinics. 
     

Learn more

The next session launches later this summer. We will post a link to the application as we get closer. To learn more about the Medical Assistant Program and how to apply, email Valerie.Gabhart@nkch.org.