Medical Assistant Apprentice - Full Time - Detroit Lakes Clinic
Job Description
Job Description:
Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your medical career? Through our Medical Assistant Apprentice program, you will be hired to work in Essentia Health's family practice at St. Mary's Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. We will pay for your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, putting your through a qualifying program with a partnering organization. This program comes with a 2-year work commitment upon course completion.Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
About the Medical Assistant Apprentice Program
Are you passionate about healthcare and ready to begin a rewarding career in a supportive, team-based environment? Our Certified Medical Assistant On-the-Job Training Program offers motivated candidates the opportunity to build the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in a dynamic clinical setting.
This cohort-based training program, beginning on June 29th, 2026, brings participants together as a group to create a strong learning community. You’ll train alongside peers who share your goals, gaining valuable knowledge, real-world experience, and the support needed to grow into a successful Certified Medical Assistant.
What You Can Expect
A structured training experience guided by experienced healthcare professionals
The opportunity to learn in a cohort beginning July 2026, building teamwork, accountability, and peer support
Hands-on training in a supportive clinical environment
Exposure to essential medical assistant skills, including patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative responsibilities
Ongoing coaching and mentorship throughout the program
A pathway to a meaningful healthcare career with growth opportunities
Why Apply?
This program is ideal for candidates who are:
Eager to learn and grow in healthcare
Team-oriented and dependable
Excited to train alongside peers in a collaborative setting
Ready to develop the skills needed to support patients and providers
If you are looking for more than just a job — if you want a career with purpose, growth, and support — we encourage you to apply today.
Join our July 2026 cohort and take the first step toward your career as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
Will enroll in the In-Clinic Assistant Training Apprenticeship Program (ICATAP) advancing through learning modules acquiring the skills to perform the Clinical Assistant position.
Upon completion of the ICATAP apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on-the-job hours requirement.