Medical Assistant Apprentice - Full-Time, Days Texas Health Physicians Group     Are you looking for a great opportunity to begin a career in healthcare?  You’ve come to the right place.   Texas Health Physicians Group is starting its next Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!   Our ‘Learn While You Earn’ program creates a pathway for employment directly into a healthcare career.  After successful completion of the program, new Medical Assistants will take the National Exam to become a full-time CMA within Texas Health Physicians Group.     Training location:  2100 Hedgcoxe Road, Suite 110, Plano, TX 75025 Training duration:  10-week in class education program in Plano plus up to 5 weeks of continued hands-on education within a designated training clinic Possible work locations after training:  Plano, Allen, Denton, and other cities Hours:  Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Start Date:  Monday, January 13, 2025   Medical Assistant Apprentice Highlights: Earn as you learn while going through the CMA Apprentice Program The Apprentice is hired as a full-time, benefit eligible employee of Texas Health Physician Group At Texas Health Physicians Group, CMAs are critical members of the healthcare team that help form a positive clinical experience for patients and others.   This program prepares CMA Apprentices to perform tasks such as: Taking patient vital signs Assisting providers with exams and procedures Administering injections or medications Performing EKG, phlebotomy, or laboratory procedures Updating electronic medical records Here’s What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent (required) BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (preferred upon hire)   A successful Medical Assistant Apprentice will: Possess organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment Have positive interpersonal skills Good verbal and written communication skills Possess basic computer and keyboard skills A commitment to professional development, growth, and learning Customer service oriented   What You Will Do Complete the MA Apprenticeship Program Curriculum and program elements to include: Basic patient care skills Patient rights, communication, safety, observation, and reporting Meet attendance requirements and attend class timely Be prepared for class with necessary supplies Complete assigned work on time   Texas Health Physicians Group Highlights: Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.     THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.    Additional perks: Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.   Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.   Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.     #LI-CT1