Medical Assistant Apprentice

Salary: $21.50 Hourly

Location: HealthPoint Federal Way 33431 13th Place South, Federal Way, WA 98003

HealthPoint is offering paid, on-the-job training for those interested in pursuing a certification in Medical Assisting.

The apprentice training program providers its learners a structured learning environment that provides tools and skills to become confident and successful members of a healthcare team. 

The program begins on January 26, 2026. Applications must be submitted no later than December 19, 2025. 

Phones Screens and Interviews for this position will commence December 8, 2025.

***As part of the application process, you're required to attach a personal statement detailing why you are interested in applying for the Apprenticeship Program.***

Personal Statement for the Medical Assistant Apprentice Program

We are so excited that you’re interested in HealthPoint’s Medical Assistant (MA) Apprentice Program! This program is for people who love helping others and are ready to take the first step toward a career in healthcare. Being an MA takes flexibility, problem-solving, and determination — and we want to get to know you and your goals.

We ask all applicants to submit a personal statement about why you are interested in this role at HealthPoint. In your personal statement, please share:

• Why you want to join this program
• Why you believe you will succeed
• Your personal goals for your future in healthcare
• Any challenges that might make it hard to finish the program, and how you plan to overcome them

Your statement can be simple and from the heart — just keep it under 350 words.

When you apply, upload your personal statement in the "Additional Documents" section of your online application.

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care.

Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Below is a summary of the training program objectives and duties performed in this program:​

Medical Assistance Apprentice will perform back-office functions including patient preparation, support of health care providers, laboratory procedures and clinic operations in a manner that promotes quality patient care.  Act as liaison between front office and provider for ensuring timely and orderly patient flow. This role will be an enrollee of the WACHC MA Apprenticeship Program. The performance of delegated clinical duties will be directed, supervised, and inspected by the appropriately credentialed staff. This program requires 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job-training and 410 hours of supplemental, unpaid course work. There will be three in-person laboratory days. 

This program requires a two-year service commitment with HealthPoint, which begins upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Program. 

Your contribution to the team includes: 

• Remain in good standing with apprentice training program and complete WACH coursework and required training modules and will be periodically evaluated using patient care competencies provided through the WACH MA Apprentice training program.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, laboratory area and lavatory with supplies before the start of the day, at the end of the day and as needed throughout the day.
• Room and prepare patients for exams including chief complaint and vital signs and request reports needed for patient care.
• Provide assistance with patient exams, and medical procedures.
• Perform laboratory procedures including, but not limited to, anterior nasal swabbing, nasopharngeal swabbing hemoglobin, rapid strip, urine chemstrips, blood glucose and pregnancy tests.
• Respond to calls from patients.
• Order me