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　　Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

　　Excited to grow your career and join the healthcare field?

　　Oregon Medical Group is seeking applications for full-time Medical Assistant Apprentices to begin our next cohort in April 2024. We are a growing, multi-specialty practice that includes over 750 dedicated providers and staff at multiple locations within Eugene and Springfield.

　　Medical Assistant training will last approximately 12 months. Upon completion, Apprentices will become certified and transition into Medical Assistant roles within Oregon Medical Group (2-year service commitment after training is required).

　　The MA Apprentice will increasingly gain responsibility for providing assistance to the healthcare clinician by providing direct patient care. Training consists of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training, 410 hours of online coursework, and offsite lab days. Tuition cost will be paid by OMG and the MA Apprentice will be placed in a primary care (family/internal medicine or pediatrics) clinic with a one-on-one MA Mentor to work and learn on the job full-time.

　　You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Must be 18 years or older

　　Ability to log into Canvas LMS from home via computer or phone app

　　Ability to work day shift Monday through Friday

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience in a position that involved high levels of effective communication

　　Experience in a fast-paced work environment

　　Experience with handling and assisting in emergency situations

　　Experience with electronic medical records

　　At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

　　Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.