Medical Assistant Apprentice – Full-Time, Days

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

Texas Health Physicians Group

Are you looking for a great opportunity to begin a career in healthcare? You’ve come to the right place.

Texas Health Physicians Group is starting its next Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!

Our ‘ Learn While You Earn’ program creates a pathway for employment directly into a healthcare career. After successful completion of the program, new Medical Assistants will take the National Exam to become a full-time CMA within Texas Health Physicians Group.

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

Training duration: 11-week in class education program in Plano plus up to 5-6 weeks of continued hands-on education within a designated training clinic

Possible work locations after training: Plano, Allen, Denton, Dallas, and surrounding cities

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Start Date: April 20, 2026

Medical Assistant Apprentice Highlights:

• Earn as you learn w hile going through the CMA Apprentice Program

• The Apprentice is hired as a full-time, benefit eligible employee of Texas Health Physician 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.

This program prepares CMA Apprentices to perform tasks such as:

• Taking patient vital signs

• Assisting providers with exams and procedures

• Administering injections or medications

• Performing EKG, phlebotomy, or laboratory procedures

• Updating electronic medical records

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

A successful Medical Assistant Apprentice will:

• Possess organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment

• Have positive interpersonal skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Possess basic computer and keyboard skills

• A commitment to professional development, growth, and learning

• Customer service oriented

What You Will Do

• Basic patient care skills

• Patient rights, communication, safety, observation, and reporting according to policy

• Meet attendance requirements and attend class timely

• Be prepared for class with necessary supplies

• Complete assigned work on time

• Learn to work as part of a healthcare team

• Learn and perform Medical Assistant patient care duties and clinical skills

• Prepare and sit for CCMA exam
  

Texas Health Physicians Group Highlights:

Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.

THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.

THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

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!

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