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Work Location: UNC internal Medicine at Weaver Crossing
Start your healthcare career with paid hand on training through UNC Health's Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP)!
This full-time, 12-month program combines up to 2,000 hours of on-the-job trainingwith144 hours of online coursework to prepare participants for a career as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Apprentices will progress through three learning phases - Administrative Apprentice I, Basic Clinical Apprentice II, and Intermediate Clinical Apprentice III - while working in an outpatient clinic setting.
Upon successful completion, participants are eligible to take the NHA Medical Assistant Certification Exam and, once certified, may apply for a permanent Medical Assistant I, Certified position within UNC Health.
Application Process: Apply online from August 31 - September 5.
The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program will start on November 9, 2026.
To be eligible, candidates must:

• Access to computer and internet for online coursework
• Commitment to completing the 12-month program and obtaining certification
• Intent to work at UNC Health as a Certified Medical Assistant for at least two years after completion

General Program Overview

• Paid, full-time apprenticeship with online and clinical training
• No prior healthcare experience required
• Structured mentorship and professional development
• Certification exam preparation and career placement support

Summary:
This is an entry level position for an enrollee in the UNC Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program (MAAP). The medical assistant apprentice is an on-the-job training program designed to teach the new employee routine administrative and clinical skills in the outpatient clinic setting. The medical assistant apprentice will provide support to providers and other health care team members. Works under the supervision of an assigned journeymen, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor. The UNC Health MAAP is a training program approved by Apprenticeship NC. Employee must meet all terms of MAAP commitment agreement.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs rooming and/or intake process including vital signs, height, weight, and data collection related to patient's reason for visit.
2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history. Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
3. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy. Administers medications under designated manager / supervisor.
4. Performs tests, for example EKG, eye exams, under designated manager / supervisor. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
5. Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
6. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
7. Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under designated manager / supervisor.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
• None required as long at other position requirements are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Health care experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers. Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: UNC Internal Medicine at Weaver Crossing
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.51 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.