Medical Assistant Apprentice - Farmington, CT

About the role

Pursue your passion and potential. Optum is seeking dedicated individuals passionate about patient care and committed to acquiring the knowledge required to become Medical Assistants. This is a full-time position starting in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers
• Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Anticipate the clinician's needs and carry out orders
• Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from the waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
• Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate
• Assist clinician with procedures as requested
• Ensure proper documentation of all procedures
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment
• Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc.

Requirements

• Completed High School Diploma or GED, at time of application
• Currently hold Basic Life Support Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to the classroom and assigned clinic
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Qualifications

• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds
• Ability to handle heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to exchange information verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids

Skills

No specific skills are required as the program provides training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

This is a full-time position starting in September 2026.