Medical Assistant Apprenticeship - Family Practice Clinic

A Day in the Life :

What is a Medical Assistant? 

A Medical Assistant is an allied health professional who supports Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a clinic setting. The role includes both clinical and administrative duties and frequent interaction with patients and their families.  

Administrative Duties may include: 

• Answering phones 

• Greeting patients 

• Documenting and updating medical records 

• Coding and filling out insurance forms 

• Scheduling appointments 

• Arranging for hospital admissions, referrals and laboratory services 

• Using computer applications 

Clinical Duties may include:  

• Taking medical histories 

• Explaining treatment and procedures to patients 

• Timely follow through and completion of referral requests 

• Preparing patients for examination 

• Assisting the physician during exams 

• Collecting and preparing lab specimens 

• Performing basic laboratory tests including blood draws 

• Instructing patients via standardized pathways and protocols 

• Preparing and administrating medications as directed by the physician 

• Injections 

• Removing sutures and changing dressings 

• Other clinical services as required by specialty  

 Compensation: 

• Starting Pay: $17.01 / hour 

• After completion of 180 day introductory period, increase to: $17.26/ hour 

• Upon receiving certification: $20.44 - $24.52 (commensurate with experience)  

 Application and Selection Process: 

• Apply online to this job posting! 

• You will be contacted by a Recruiter for a phone interview 

• Interview with Munson Healthcare Managers 

• If selected to continue you will complete a paper application for the program and apply for admission to Baker College  

• If offered an apprenticeship, apply for funding with Michigan Works!