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Medical Assistant Trainee Program - April 2026

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2026
💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

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.

Start Date: April 27th, 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: $17.50/hour as a MA Trainee

  • Increased pay once you complete the program 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

*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. *

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

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