Medical Assistant Trainee Traditional 9-Month Program

Starting wage of $21.53/hour MA Trainee Cohort starts on 09/21/26 (9-month program). The MA Trainee program consists of part-time hours per week that will vary.

Please note our informational screening (required) and interviews will be scheduled with our CPPD Hiring Manager. For Internal caregivers please notify your supervisors of your interest. St. Charles Health System is making a large investment in you and your career by holding this Medical Assistant Trainee Program.

Once accepted into the Medical Assistant Trainee program, attendance to every class is mandatory. At the successful completion of the Medical Assistant Trainee Program, the Trainee will transfer to open (Full-Time) Certified Medical Assistant position(s) within SCHS. Once certified as a Medical Assistant, the MA Trainee will transition to their new CMA position. Upon completion of the program and certification you will become a certified Medical Assistant and can complete your two-year commitment working at any St. Charles Health System Clinic.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:                                      Medical Assistant, COCC Trainee REPORTS TO POSITION:         Manager, CPPD DEPARTMENT:                         Clinical Practice and Professional Development DATE LAST REVIEWED:          February 2026

OUR VISION:                            Creating America's healthiest community, together OUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring, Teamwork, and Safety

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant, COCC Trainee position is assimilated throughout St. Charles Health System, encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties, including family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, behavioral health, orthopedics, neurosurgery, physiatry, and sleep medicine.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Medical Assistant COCC Trainee position is a temporary training role designed for individuals actively enrolled in an approved Medical Assistant education program through Central Oregon Community College (COCC). This role provides paid, structured clinical exposure in an ambulatory care setting while the trainee completes required coursework, labs, and clinical competencies toward Medical Assistant certification. Acceptance of this role includes agreement to a two-year, full-time service commitment as a Medical Assistant with St. Charles Health System upon completion of training and certification, if offered and accepted.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Under supervision, the Medical Assistant Trainee will:

• Remain actively enrolled in the COCC Medical Assistant Program.
• Actively participate in required coursework, labs, simulations, and clinical learning experiences.
• Complete assigned competency validations, skills check-offs, and learning modules.
• Demonstrate progressive skill development and clinical judgment appropriate to training level.
• Receive and incorporate feedback from preceptors, educators, and supervisors.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Actively enrolled in the two-term or three-term COCC Medical Assistant Program with the ability to test for national certification within 30 days from graduating from the program. Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Required: Must obtain appropriate certification from one of the following within 30 days of program completion to ensure continued employment; The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA). AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites. Preferred: N/A

EXPERIENCE: Required: N/A Preferred: Basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems. Basic knowledge of medical office documentation standards.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more):

• Standing and walking,
• keyboard operation,
• use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%):
• Sitting,
• lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds.
• The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%):
• Bending,
• stooping/kneeling/crouching,
• climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area),
• reaching overhead,
• lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds,
• grasping/squeezing,
• ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%):
• Climbing stairs. Never (0%):
• Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area),
• operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%):

• Wet/slippery area,
• chemical solution. Never (0%):
• Heat,
• cold,
• noise,
• dust,
• vibration,
• uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBPS

Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: Residents and Trainees Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable Shift Start & End Time: