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Medical Assistant Apprentice - Full Time - Primary Care

Essentia Health·Fargo, North Dakota

$22 - $33/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, assisting physicians and RNs with clinical procedures. Care for a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to the elderly in internal and family medicine clinics.

Building location

South University Clinic

Department

3021150 gen internal medicine - Su

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 our Fargo-Moorhead area clinics.

Openings are available at our South University Clinic and West Acres Clinic for internal medicine, and at our 45th Street Clinic and West Fargo Clinic for family medicine.

We will pay for your education and certification as a Medical Assistant, putting you through a qualifying program with a partnering organization.

This program comes with a 1-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.

Licensure/Certification qualifications

  • AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
  • Will enroll in the Medcerts training program, advancing through learning modules and acquiring the skills to perform the Clinical Assistant position.
  • Upon completion of the apprentice program, CCMA Board Certification is required within 12 months of completing the apprentice education program and meeting the on-the-job hours requirement.

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift start time: 7:45 am

Shift end time: 5:00 pm

Weekends

No

Holidays

No

Call obligation

No

UNION

Union posting deadline

Compensation Range

$19.00 - $19.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma for apprentices or appropriate licensure/certification for LPNs and CMAs. Must obtain BCLS certification and specific state registrations (ND/MN) within the required timeframes.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Internal Medicine
  • Ambulatory Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $33/hr
Locations
Fargo, North Dakota; West Fargo, North Dakota
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced...

Salary listed on 447 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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