Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program Overview:
Do you enjoy helping people, learning, and working with a team? Would you like to make a difference every day? Are you interested in having the opportunity to earn while you learn? Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute is looking for motivated individuals for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
Candidates will apply for their respective geographic locations and be selected and hired by Dartmouth Health to become Medical Assistants working in our Lebanon area clinics (Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Alice Peck Day, Mt. Ascutney and New London Hospital), Community Group Practice divisions (Manchester, Nashua, Concord), or Keene (Cheshire Medical Center). During the 11-week training period, participants will earn college credits and an hourly training wage. At the end of the 11-week training individuals will sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam prior to beginning a 2000 apprenticeship.
This full-time, hands-on training program includes both classroom and clinical training. Classes offered during the program include: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Clinical Medical Assisting with Lab, and Healthcare Communications.
We encourage all interested candidates to register for access to our detailed information session videos!
Application Process:
- Register using the buttons at the top or bottom of this page.
- Upload your application documents (Cover Letter, Resume, and Professional Letter of Recommendation)
- Receive and review detailed Information Session Videos
- Await email/call from Program Leader to discuss upcoming program information and next steps
- Complete Virtual Program Assessment
- Brush up on your interview skills!
Associate of Science in Health Science:
Attributes of a Successful Medical Assistant:
Role of a Medical Assistant:
Medical Assistants (MAs) are valued members of the clinic care team. The MA role is fast‐paced, interesting, and is guided by patient safety in every interaction. The MA is the first person to welcome a patient to the clinic, setting the stage for a comfortable, caring experience. As an MA, you will:
MA Spotlight: Meet Ryan
Ryan is a Medical Assistant Apprentice at Dartmouth Health working in Nashua’s Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Ryan always offers a warm smile and provides an abundance of care to his patients. Before joining the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute (D-H WRI) training program, Ryan was a stay-at-home dad for 15 years, as well as a volunteer for The Caregivers organization. He knew he loved helping people and held the skills to be an effective leader in demanding or sensitive situations. In the fall of 2020, amidst a global pandemic, Ryan applied for and was accepted into the D-H WRI Medical Assistant (MA) training program. Within 11 weeks Ryan successfully passed the national competency exam, holds the credential of Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and earned 46 college credits with Colby-Sawyer College at no cost. We are so proud to have people like Ryan choose to return to the workforce and be part of the valued team within Dartmouth Health.