Medical Assistant Apprentice

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Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Mount Vernon, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The apprentice will support providers by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with clinical procedures. They will also track quality measures and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

This 12-month paid Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is designed for individuals 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification. The program combines 2,000 hours of hands-on clinical training with coursework to prepare apprentices for the CCMA exam, emphasizing a commitment to serving diverse and underserved communities.

Job Description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Medical Assistant – Apprentice

Sea Mar Community Health Centers
12-Month Paid Apprenticeship | Non-Exempt

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is committed to advancing health equity and expanding access to care for underserved communities. Our State-approved Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program offers a meaningful pathway into healthcare for individuals who are passionate about serving others and building a long-term career in community health.

This 12-month program combines 2,000 hours of paid clinical training with structured coursework to prepare apprentices to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. Apprentices work alongside experienced care teams in a patient-centered medical home model, helping ensure every patient receives respectful, high-quality care.

Your Role in the Mission

  • Support providers in delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care
  • Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist with exams and procedures
  • Track clinical quality measures and support care coordination
  • Administer immunizations within scope
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 18 years or older
  • CPR certification
  • Commitment to completing required coursework
  • Dedication to serving diverse and underserved communities

This apprenticeship is more than a job — it is an investment in your future and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.

Starting Wage: $21.30 Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday with Some weekends

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD Hourly

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
  • We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.

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Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos. Sea Mar is one of the largest community health centers in the country with 34 medical clinics, 26 dental clinics, 36 behavioral health clinics and several human and educational services across 13 counties in Washington state. Sea Mar continuously strives to engage, strengthen and respond to the needs of its communities. By doing so, Sea Mar has evolved into more than a health center; it has become an essential resource to patients and families. From the north in Bellingham to the south in Vancouver, Sea Mar provides affordable and quality care for communities throughout western Washington.
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