Medical Assistant Apprentice

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive A grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body mind and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation) surgical care cardiac care (including interventional) Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence a Family Birthing Center home care hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm excellent schools and year-round world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports river sports hiking biking camping and more.

CommonSpirit Health is seeking passionate individuals to join our cutting-edge Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program. This is a unique opportunity to get paid to learn gain invaluable hands-on experience and become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) in just 6 months!

As a Medical Assistant (MA) within our front-line care team youll be essential to delivering exceptional patient care. MAs play a dynamic role assisting with patient preparation measuring vital signs providing administrative support and collaborating closely with doctors and nurses.

The Apprenticeship Experience:

• Earn While You Learn: This is not just a training program its an earn-while-you-learn opportunity! You will be a full-time paid employee from the moment you join the program receiving compensation for both your online academic studies and your hands-on clinical training. We also contribute up to $5250 towards your tuition.
• Comprehensive Training: Our program combines the best of both worlds:
• Instructor-Led Online Courses: Gain a strong theoretical foundation in surgical technology processes and procedures through engaging and flexible online modules led by experienced instructors.
• Hands-On Clinic Experience: Apply your knowledge in a real-world setting working directly within our clinics. Youll gain invaluable practical skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals.
• Clinical Education Support: Our dedicated team ensures youre effectively and efficiently mastering essential competencies.
• Expand Your Healthcare Career: This apprenticeship is your direct pathway to a rewarding and in-demand career in healthcare. Upon successful completion of the program you will be prepared to pursue certification and establish yourself as a competent and confident Medical Assistant.
• Supportive Environment: We are committed to your success. You will be part of a supportive team receiving mentorship and guidance throughout your apprenticeship journey.

Your Online Learning Journey with Stepful:

We have partnered with Stepful to provide a robust online curriculum that prepares you to earn your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and to perform the full range of Medical Assistant duties.

Our Medical Assistant online classes take 6 months to complete and cover all essential topics such as: Medical Terminology Anatomy Physiology Healthcare Systems Phlebotomy EKG Patient Care Coordination and more-plus 30 hours of skills labs and simulations and 80 hours of clinical externship.The program also includes NHA CCMA test prep and exam-taking strategies. Its everything you would expect from a medical assistant school delivered online.

Interactive Learning:

• Live Zoom sessions twice a week (90 minutes each).
• Daily assignments quizzes and projects within the online classroom.
• Structured learning with weekly content releases to prevent overwhelm.
• Hands-on practice at home with your included Clinical Kit.
• Patient soft skill simulations to build confidence.
• Group projects and interactive activities for real-world skill application.

The program is built to give you the structure practice and support you need to feel confident earn your certification and graduate job-ready for a full-time healthcare role.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day qualified candidates will need the following:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association is required within 90 days of employment
• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Students must have a personal computer or laptop to attend online courses

Preferred

• Previous healthcare or Medical Assistance experience required

Physical Requirements Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly