Medical Assistant Training Program 9.28.26 Program Start

At Childrens Wisconsin we believe kids deserve the best.

Childrens Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care specialty care urgent care emergency care community health services foster and adoption services child and family counseling child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families and encourages you to be at your best every day please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what its like to work at Childrens Wisconsin: ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM - 9.28.26 START DATE

• Step 1: Complete Grant Eligibility Requirement Form
  • Click the link below to submit your required eligibility requirement form.
  • 1 eligibility questions can be submitted to .

• Step 2: TABE Test Assessment
  • Only applicants who complete step 1 and meet the grant eligibility requirements will be notified and invited to complete a Math & English TABE test assessment.
  • Step 2 TABE test assessment questions can be submitted to .

• Step 3 Interviews & Selection Process
  • Only individuals who complete steps 1 and 2 and pass the TABE test assessment will be considered for final interviews and reference checks.

MAAPET is funded as a whole or in part by the Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant. You must meet complete step 1 above to determine if you meet grant eligibility requirements or not to participate in this program.

• You must complete step 1 above to determine if you meet grant eligibility requirements in order participate in this program.

• Milwaukee County resident.

• Prior healthcare experience is required.

• Ability to work full-time 40 hours/week.

• Availability to continue working as a medical assistant for 2 years at Childrens Wisconsin after completing the training program.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• TABE score equal to a 6th grade level in Reading & Math.

  • TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) is essentially a placement test. All candidates interested in being considered for the program must take and pass the test with at least a 6th grade level in reading & math.

  • For more information and FREE study resources forTABEclick here.

• A passion for wanting to work in healthcare.

• Willingness to learn and perform both blood draws and immunizations to pediatric patients.

• Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.

• Physical ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds as well as push and pull when performing cleaning functions.

• Program Start Date: Monday 9/28/2026

• 18 to 20 week Full-time 40 hours/week Monday Friday training program

• Trainees receive foundational coursework and training for a Medical Assistant Certification.

• Classroom training located in person at Employ Milwaukee.

• Clinical externship hours at a Childrens Wisconsin clinic.

• Coursework and studying to be completed in addition to the classroom and externship work schedule.

• Participants receive an hourly wage while training.

• Laptop computers & necessary equipment will be loaned to you upon acceptance into the program.

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