Job Description
for Internal Candidates
The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is designed for candidates passionate about healthcare and eager to learn in a hands-on environment. Apprentices will receive comprehensive training from experienced preceptors in outpatient clinics in the greater Portland metropolitan area. This intensive six-month earn-to-learn program enables apprentices to earn a full-time wage while training to become a Medical Assistant. In addition to hands-on in-clinic training, apprentices are required to complete unpaid coursework outside of clinic time.
Key Program Details
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Program Length: Approximately six months (a minimum of 1,000 clinical training hours).
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Clinic Training Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hours per week in-person).
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Location: Primary Care and Specialty clinics in the Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill counties.
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Outside Coursework: 10-15 hours per week of unpaid coursework to be completed outside of clinic for the first 20 weeks of the program. This includes live, synchronous sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00pm and asynchronous work that can be done at times that are convenient for apprentices.
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Pay & Benefits: This is a full-time, paid, benefited position with a mid-point pay increase.
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Flexibility: Due to the limited number of training clinics, apprentices must be very flexible with their clinic locations and commutes.
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Commitment: Candidates must successfully complete the requirements of the program and work for Providence for a minimum of two years after graduation.
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Start Date: New apprentices are required to start on August 24, 2026.
Prior to applying, applicants should carefully review the program flyer, program FAQ, promotional program video, and recorded information session on the
apprenticeship website In addition, applicants are encouraged to complete the self-paced
virtual MA job shadow to further familiarize themselves with the basic duties of an MA.
As part of the application process, candidates must self-record and submit a short video answering two interview questions. Applications without video submissions will not be considered. Instructions will be provided to candidates after their application is submitted. The program application will close on June 16, 2026.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
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6 months of Medical assistant experience.
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6 months of Healthcare experience in a setting with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
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6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at
providence.jobs/benefits
