MedCerts Online CMLA Scholarship Program  Are you passionate about healthcare education? Medical Associates, the area’s leading healthcare provider multispecialty group practice based out of Dubuque, Iowa is excited to launch the MedCerts Online Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) Scholarship Program! This innovative program aims to empower aspiring healthcare professionals by providing financial assistance for their CMLA certification through MedCerts’s comprehensive online training. About MedCertsMedCerts is a recognized leader in online healthcare education, specializing in certification programs for medical assistants, nurses, and allied health professionals. Their mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers. With a focus on flexibility and hands-on learning, MedCerts is committed to helping individuals achieve their professional goals in the healthcare field. How it works: The MedCerts Medical Laboratory Assistant program is delivered 100% online, on-demand 24/7, featuring expert-led video training, interactive simulations, and comprehensive course materials. The program is designed to cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective educational experience. In addition to your online training (approximately 16 weeks), you will complete a hands-on clinical rotation at Medical Associates. MedCerts will provide a loaner laptop, if needed. What is a CMLA?
A CMLA is responsible for collecting blood or other samples from patients and preparing these for testing and further analysis. CMLA's at Medical Associates support our high volume lab in a variety of specialties, such as chemistry, hematology, and pathology.  Scholarship Details: Eligible Students: High school graduate (or high school equivalency diploma/GED), internet connection and course registration/payment completed. Timeline: Students can enroll at any time. The online portion of the program is designed to be completed in 16 weeks.Note: Medical Associates provides the hands-on clinical rotationsDetails of the Scholarship: 

• Tuition reimbursement for the MedCerts cost of $4,000 (this includes the cost of the program and the exam fee).
• Students must maintain an overall good standing with the program (attendance, behaviors, etc.) and successfully complete each module within the program.
• Scholarship recipient shall be hired and begin work in a full-time position at Medical Associates upon successful completion of the program.

Employment Details Upon Completion of Program:  

• Scholarship recipient agrees to work full-time (40 hours/week) for Medical Associates upon graduation for a minimum of 2 years/24 months.
• Competitive hourly wage.
• Very attractive benefits package including immediate 401k matching, generous PTO, health insurance, profit sharing, and much more.

 Education, Experience, Skills: Education: High school graduate (or high school equivalency diploma/GED), internet connection and course registration/payment completed.  Experience: Customer Service or healthcare experience preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.

Other Skills: Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment.