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Medical Assistant Apprentice - Cohort 31 - July 27

CoxHealth, Springfield, MO, United States


Facility
CoxHealth Sunshine Building: 1550 E Sunshine St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65804

Department
1306 Nursing Education CMG

Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Shift
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description
CoxHealth will provide a hands‑on, paid training program with free tuition to students through the OTC Medical Assistant Program. Upon acceptance to the program, students will sign a work agreement to work full time for CoxHealth Clinics for two and a half years. Participants must commit to a 16‑week accelerated, in‑person course which includes OTC classroom time and clinical rotations throughout Springfield, Branson, and rural clinics. While in clinical rotations, students will observe preceptors and in turn will perform hands‑on tasks observed by the preceptors to prepare them for a Medical Assistant position upon graduation. Students who successfully complete the program will graduate with an MA certification and be eligible to apply for Medical Assistant III positions at CoxHealth. Prior to graduation of the MA Apprenticeship program, graduates will apply and interview for open Medical Assistant positions in the CoxHealth Clinics.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

Preferred: 1 year of medical field experience

Skills

Proficient in basic math, computer, and English skills

Exhibits positive customer service skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration
N/A

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