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Medical Assistant Trainee Program - October 2026

Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin

$19 - $19/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 4 days ago
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Trainees will undergo a fast-track pathway to become certified Medical Assistants through a combination of classroom and hands-on clinical experience. The role involves providing frontline patient care within various healthcare departments.

  • Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Emplify Health by Gundersen Medical Assistant Trainee Program — Launch Your Healthcare Career Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible! Are you ready to step into a meaningful healthcare career where you can make a real impact from day one? The Medical Assistant Trainee Program is your fast‑track pathway into frontline patient care — combining full financial support, hands‑on experience, and paid training that prepares you to become a certified Medical Assistant. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to build a career you’ll love while experiencing the heart of LOVE + Medicine at Emplify by Gundersen Health System. Join us and discover how a little empathy changes everything. Start Date: October 12th, 2026 We have multiple departments looking for full-time (72 hours bi-weekly) Trainee's! Apply today to explore which department is the best fit for you. Compensation & Benefits: Starting wage: $19.20/hour as a MA Trainee Increased pay once you complete the program, obtain your certification and transition into a Medical Assistant role Fully funded program through Penn Foster Medical Assistant Program Paid, hands-on- experience while you complete your education Guaranteed placement in the department where you train To help us get to know you better, please answer the following short questions as part of your application: Why healthcare? What motivates you to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant at this time? Why this program? What interests you most about the Medical Assistant Trainee Program? Your future path Where do you see yourself in healthcare in the next 2–3 years? *The first 4 weeks of the program require in‑person training in La Crosse, WI. This foundational period sets you up for success in both the classroom and the clinic.
  • Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Candidates must be willing to complete the Penn Foster Medical Assistant Program and attend four weeks of mandatory in-person training in La Crosse, WI. Applicants should demonstrate motivation for a healthcare career and a commitment to patient-centered care.

  • professional certificate
  • Empathy
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Support
  • Medical Assisting

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Fully funded Penn Foster Medical Assistant Program
  • Guaranteed placement upon completion

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $19/hr
Locations
La Crosse, Wisconsin; Onalaska, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Gundersen Health System

We united with Bellin Health in 2022 to form Emplify Health. We are a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network with headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wis. We deliver primary, specialty and emergency care in 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics in Wisconsin,...

Salary listed on 175 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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