Medical Assistant Apprentice Non Certified - Neurosurgery

This is a full-time, 12-month apprenticeship based at UNCFP Neurosurgery in Raleigh, NC. The program combines up to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training with 144 hours of online coursework to prepare participants for a career as a Certified Medical Assistant. Apprentices 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. The program starts on November 9, 2026. This is an entry-level position approved by Apprenticeship NC; the employee must meet all terms of the MAAP commitment agreement.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs rooming and/or intake process including vital signs, height, weight, and data collection related to patient's reason for visit
• Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history
• Reviews patient's current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy
• Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy
• Administers medications under designated manager / supervisor
• Performs tests, for example EKG, eye exams, under designated manager / supervisor
• Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings
• 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
• Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed
• 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

Eligibility Requirements

• 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

Pay

$18.00 - $24.66 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

Full Time, 40.00 standard hours per week. Day job. Work assignment type: Onsite.

Additional Information

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH. Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices. Organization Unit: Neurosurgery. Location: US:NC:Raleigh. Exempt From Overtime: No. This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.