What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Training Program-Lebanon, NH position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
The Dartmouth Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute (WRI) Medical Assistant Apprenticeship training program is a paid and benefitted full-time position. It begins with an accelerated 12-week learning program delivered in partnership with Colby-Sawyer College. Trainees then sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam administered by the National Heathcareer Association. Beginning in week 13, trainees move into a Dartmouth Health clinic to complete their 2,000-hour Registered Apprenticeship through the US Department of Labor.
There is no out-of-pocket cost for those selected to participate in the program. Trainees are provided with all the basic materials to complete the education program, including textbooks, a set of scrubs, and a loaned company laptop. Trainees will need access to reliable internet for out of classroom work. In addition to classroom instruction, trainees can expect a significant amount of homework and studying outside of the classroom. The course material is taught using a combination of in-person classroom instruction, online activities, skills labs, and shadowing.
Classes offered during the program include Introduction to 1) Anatomy & Physiology, 2) Medical Terminology, 3) Pathophysiology, 4) Pharmacology, 5) Communications for the Healthcare Professional, 6) Medical Assistant Standards & Practices, and 7) Clinical Medical Assisting Lab. Successfully completing these courses will earn you 25 college credits at no cost towards an associate's degree in health science.
Apprenticeship provides a unique, flexible training system that combines job related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences. Apprentices have the opportunity to “earn while they learn” as they become more proficient on the job. Monthly professional and technical competencies are reviewed and learning plans are developed with supervisors. Technical and professional competencies are introduced during the classroom educational portion with the expectation that the apprentice will develop proficiency over their apprenticeship.
This posting is for the MA Apprenticeship program taught out of the Lebanon, NH classroom. Participants in the Lebanon program have the opportunity to be placed at the following locations: Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics in Lebanon, Mt Ascutney Health Center, New London Hospital, Newport Health Center, and Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital.
The MA Apprenticeship program is offered twice a year, starting in September and March. For more details about the program and a timeline for our fall and spring programs, visit the WRI website at Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program - D-H Workforce Readiness Institute (dhwri.org).
Responsibilities
A Medical Assistant (MA) is a valued member of the clinic care team. The MA role is fast‐paced, interesting, and patient safety guides every interaction. The MA is the first person to welcome a patient to the clinic, and they set the stage for a comfortable, caring experience. Once trained by the Dartmouth Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute and certified through National Healthcareer Association as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, an MA Apprentice will be responsible for: clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:- High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent by the end of the 12-week training program.
