Medical Assistant Apprentice – Full-Time, Days

Medical Assistant Apprentice – Full-Time, Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a learn while you earn pathway designed to help individuals launch a meaningful career in healthcare. This paid program blends structured classroom education with hands-on clinical training, preparing participants to sit for the national certification exam and transition into full-time Medical Assistant roles with Texas Health Physicians Group.

The program begins with 11 weeks of onsite classroom instruction, followed by 5 - 8 weeks of hands-on training in a designated training clinic. Upon successful completion, placement opportunities may be available in Plano, Allen, Denton, Dallas, and surrounding communities.

Selected candidates will be required to sign a Commit to Work Agreement confirming an 18-month employment commitment with Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) upon hire.

Program Start Date: September 21, 2026

Training Location: 6300 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9\:00 AM – 5\:00 PM

Medical Assistant Apprentice Highlights:

• Earn while you learn through a structured CMA Apprentice Program
• Hired as a full-time, benefit-eligible employee of Texas Health Physicians 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.

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 90 days of hire

A successful Medical Assistant Apprentice will:

• Possess organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment
• Have positive interpersonal skills
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess basic computer and keyboard skills
• Have a commitment to professional development, growth, and learning
• Be customer service oriented

What You Will Do

• Learn and perform essential Medical Assistant clinical skills, such as:
  • Taking patient vital signs
  • Assisting providers with exams and procedures
  • Administering injections or medications
  • Performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and laboratory procedures
  • Updating electronic medical records
• Provide basic patient care while adhering to safety standards, patient rights, and organizational policies
• Participate fully in both classroom and clinical training, including attending scheduled sessions and completing all required coursework
• Work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
• Prepare for and sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam
• Successfully pass Clinical Training skills assessment

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Medical Assistant Apprentice

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Join one of North Texas's largest physician-led care networks

Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) is one of the largest physician organizations in North Texas, providing patient-focused care at more than 300 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our network includes over 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, offering a wide range of primary and specialty services.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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