Medical Assistant Paid Training Program

Medical Assistant Paid Training Program at Swedish Medical Group

Start date: May 18th, 2026

Location: Seattle, Washington

The Medical Assistant (MA) training program (Medical Assistant-Registered to Medical Assistant-Certified) is structured to include the following components:

• Clinical Practice: The MA is required to complete 720 hours of clinical practice under the supervision of an MA Preceptor.
• Coursework: There are 180 hours of coursework in partnership with Stepful that must be completed virtually on your own time. The MA is also required to attend live virtual classes M & Th 6p-9p. This coursework is unpaid.
• Internal Skills Labs: The MA must participate in internal skills labs, which are essential for hands-on practice and skill development.
• Additional MA Training Activities: Participation in all other required MA training activities is mandatory.

*Upon successful completion of program requirements and passing the MA certification (MA-C) exam, our new Medical Assistants will be required to apply for open MA-C roles within SMG.*

The Associate Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An Associate MA-R is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk;
• 6 months of Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.