Medical Assistant Resident Program - Clinic Operations

Memorial Health System is proud to support medical assistants with our new Medical Assistant Resident position. External candidates who have graduated from an accredited medical assistant program or have had at least one year of recent medical assisting experience and are not yet certified, will receive focused on the job training, hands on skills, and the tools needed to obtain certification through the National Healthcare Association.

There are a wide variety of opportunities in our Primary Care, Surgical and Specialty physician practices that are offered through an orientation customized for you. Dedicated preceptors and mentors offer ongoing social and emotional support along with the specialized online program to prepare Residents for the Medical Assistant Certification exam.

The Medical Assistant Resident Position provides:

• Direct placement in the clinic of your choice (based on availability).
• Customized orientation
• Blended learning and multidisciplinary simulations to enhance clinical skills through our 12-week on-line certification study guide.
• Ongoing professional development and support
• Peer group & mentor support
• Improved clerical and clinical skills competence
• Strengthened self-confidence within the Medical Assistant Resident role.
• Continued learning within a protective space.
• All the tools, curriculum, practice tests, and support needed to pass the National Certification exam.
• NHA Certification exam at no cost to the Resident.

Being a Medical Assistant is more than a job, it’s a career built on a passion for caring for others. Our team is dedicated to ensuring our clinical staff continue to grow in their professional practice. Make being a Medical Assistant your career!

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or a minimum of one year recent medical assisting experience, or a current employee required with a minimum of one year of service preferred.
• Must obtain NHA Certification within 9 months of beginning the Residency program required (NHA online 12 week study module and test fee provided).
• BLS Certification required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks, including ability to follow directions.

Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
 

Benefits:  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.  To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:  Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.  This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.