Medical Assistant (CMA) Apprenticeship Program

MEDICAL ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 

Advance your career and increase your earning potential through our relationship with Stepful, a 4-month online educational platform that prepares students for the NHA CCMA exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Join our team and become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) while working full-time in Midwest's Apprenticeship Program! Midwest provides full tuition reimbursement and assistance to prospective team members in exchange for a two-year service commitment following program completion. This program is perfect for candidates new to the health care environment and are looking for a long-term career formulating relationships with providers and patients, and having a great impact to the patient's quality of life.

During program completion (~4 months), team members are introduced to our clinical environment by functioning as a Clinic Office Assistant. In this capacity, we teach team members about clinic flow, provider preferences, clinic site nuances, and sterilization processes. 

Upon graduation and successful certification as a Medical Assistant, team members transition to support the physician and their care teams by: 

• Completing patient intake, gathering and documenting chief complaints, HPIs and vitals in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) 
• Presenting patients to the clinician.
• Collecting updated patient information and charting patient exams in the EMR within the time parameters of the patient appointment.
• Handling patient private health information within the guidelines of HIPAA and company privacy practices.
• Administering medications and treatments as directed.
• Assisting healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor medical procedures.
• Providing patient education materials and communicate physician advice/instructions.
• Maintaining the laboratory area and equipment logs daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness and ability to work and travel between all four clinic locations in Vadnais Heights, Woodbury, and Eagan, MN and Hudson, WI.
• BLS or CPR certified or willingness to become certified.
• Valid Driver’s License
• A resident of Minnesota/Western Wisconsin or in the process of relocating to Minnesota.

More Information about the Stepful Learning Program can be found at Stepful.com.

MIDWEST ENT CULTURE

As a growing, physician-owned practice serving our communities for over a century, we have been committed to respecting every person, acting with integrity, and owning our outlook. We provide our employees with a comfortable and productive work environment that is patient-focused and relationship-based. We take responsibility for reinforcing the strength, health, and safety of the communities in which we work and live.

MENTORSHIP AND CAREER GROWTH

At Midwest ENT Specialists, we are deeply committed to the growth and success of our team members, particularly those who are new to our organization. We take pride in fostering a collaborative environment that embraces individuals with varying levels of experience and tenure. We have a focus on knowledge sharing and mentorship, enabling everyone to learn, grow, and excel together. We believe in the power of teamwork and are dedicated to supporting and empowering each member of our team.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

At Midwest ENT Specialists, we place a high value on work-life balance. We offer a consistent Monday-Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm with paid holidays and a flexible PTO policy to prioritize your well-being. Our goal is to foster a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.