Please note, beginning in Spring 2024 we are a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship only. We no longer certify or place Patient Care Technicians.

We are on hold for our next cohort and will reach out once we have a date.

Thank you for interest in the Ascension Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship program. This is an 18 month program offered at Ascension Texas Austin that certifies apprentices with a MA certification upon graduation.

Join the MA Apprenticeship program with Ascension and start a new career in healthcare! As an apprentice you will:

• Earn and learn: This program consists of in-person class and simulation time as well as self paced online learning. All apprentices are full time Ascension employees with benefits once accepted into the program and will have a Medical Assistant position with Ascension upon successful program completion ( 2 year service commitment required). Apprentices will be paid as a full time Associate (36-40 hours/week) throughout the length of the program (18 months which includes a 4 month internship and 14 month externship). Paid time includes virtual learning, time spent in the classroom, skills lab and clinic rotations.

• Certification: The program will prepare apprentices to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam to achieve their credential through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

• Hands on-training: Apprentices will complete classroom instruction, online learning, hands on training including skills lab time and on-the-job training through various clinical rotations.

Job placement:

Following successful completion of the internship, the Associate will transition from an apprentice role to an open Certified MA role within the Ascension Medical Group network. The apprentice will have the opportunity to select two (2) open positions they are interested in pursuing and have the ability to perform 1 week working interviews to determine if it's a good fit for both the apprentice and manager for completion of the 14 month externship and permanent job placement.

Learners will be expected to:

• Complete weekly online learning
• Participate in weekly in person class time and hands-on skills training
• Pass written exams
• Travel to various clinical sites in the Austin Metro area
• Commit to a 98% attendance rate; this allows Apprentices to miss a maximum of 2 days across the first 6 month period

Program and application details:

All candidates must complete the following pre-assessment questionnaire in order to be considered for the MA Apprenticeship program. The questionnaire includes a field to upload your resume.

There are new cohorts of students four times a year. The Ascension MA Apprenticeship program is highly competitive and will only be accepting six (6) apprentices for each cohort. Applicants do not need previous industry experience to enroll.

All applicants to the MA Apprenticeship must meet the following basic requirements:

• 18 years of age or older by the start date
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to pass a state background check

• Time Commitment: Apprentices are required to be available Monday-Friday 8-5pm. Individual study times may vary, apprentices will be compensated for 40 hours a week regardless if material takes more or less time to complete. Non-emergent time off requests during the first six (6) months of the apprenticeship should be avoided or limited. We do not have the capability to reschedule in person class days.

• Location: Multiple locations and various clinics in the Austin, Texas metro area. Classes will be mainly held at the Ascension Seton - Texas Administrative Offices at 1345 Philomena St, Austin, TX 78723.

Resume

Please include the following information in your resume submission:

• Work History (including employer, position title, and dates of employment)
• Involvement with volunteer or community activities including the organization, position title, and dates of service
• Education (including school, degree, dates of attendance)
• Honors, awards
• Skills or relevant qualities (languages spoken, computer programs, etc.)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Self driven with a commitment and passion for growth and learning
• Customer service orientation
• Strong skills in teamwork and communication
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• High attention to detail
• Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients
• Strong basic math and algebra knowledge

Please save the following email to your address book automation@smartsheet.ascension.org to ensure you receive future communications. Make sure you check your "spam" folder if you do not receive a response prior to our next cohort start date.

About Ascension: https://www.ascension.org/About

Ascension Seton is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

For any questions please email: TXMAApprentice@ascension.org