Fall 2026

Medical Assistant Apprentice

Sea Mar

Sea Mar

Nonprofit community health & housing services

Compensation Overview

$21.30/hr

Seattle, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Vital Signs
Care Coordination
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
  • Candidates must hold CPR certification.
  • Candidates must commit to completing the required coursework.
  • Candidates must be dedicated to serving diverse and underserved communities.
  • Candidates must complete the required COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
Responsibilities
  • Support providers in delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care.
  • Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist with exams and procedures.
  • Track clinical quality measures and support care coordination.
  • Administer immunizations within scope.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.
  • Complete 2,000 hours of paid clinical training and structured coursework during the 12-month apprenticeship.
  • Prepare to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant examination.

Sea Mar is a nonprofit community health system based in Washington state, operating more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics across the state. It also provides affordable housing, community education, and social services, serving all residents regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. What sets Sea Mar apart is its focus on Latino and other diverse communities through bilingual, sliding-fee-scale care. The goal is to expand access to comprehensive, affordable health and human services statewide.

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Headquarters

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Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sea Mar is retaining all Lopez Clinic staff at current salaries during transition.
  • Sea Mar signed Lopez clinic lease, operating agreement, and pharmacy contract by May 2026.
  • Sea Mar is expanding into crisis stabilization and rural clinics, broadening referral pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • DOJ's April 7, 2025 ADA settlement proves Sea Mar's disability-access failures in dental care.
  • NLRB charges filed August 31, 2026 allege discharge and unfair labor practices at Sea Mar.
  • Lopez Island's transition depends on Sea Mar staffing; failure would collapse the clinic handoff.

What makes Sea Mar unique

  • Sea Mar runs 28 dental clinics across Western Washington, plus medical and behavioral health services.
  • Sea Mar won Lopez Medical Clinic operations after UW Medicine exits July 1, 2026.
  • Sea Mar secured Lynnwood's 23-hour crisis care center for January 2026 opening.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan