If you’ve been looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in others’ lives, discover how you can play a key role with a nationally-respected healthcare leader. Northside Hospital’s Medical Assistant School is a paid career development program that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to provide critical support to Physicians and Advanced Practitioners as a Medical Assistant.
If you’ve been looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in others’ lives, discover how you can play a key role with a nationally-respected healthcare leader. Northside Hospital’s Medical Assistant School is a paid career development program that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to provide critical support to Physicians and Advanced Practitioners as a Medical Assistant.
How the school works.
Northside’s Medical Assistant School is a state-approved, four-month program, fully-sponsored by Northside Hospital. It features:
- Three months of in-depth classroom instruction at our school located in metro Atlanta
- One month of hands-on clinical experience at a physician practice located in your selected region (Fulton, Cobb/Cherokee, Forsyth or Gwinnett)
- Comprehensive instruction and training to qualify and prepare you for Medical Assistant Certification, if desired (Certification is optional)
- Individualized attention from our system clinical educators
- The Fall 2024 application window is now closed. Check back for updates on our next application window.
- Next start date: January 13th, 2025
- Application window will be September 13th – September 27th at 5pm.
Discover What Northside Hospital’s MA School Offers
Why aspire to reach higher?
Northside’s Medical Assistant School comes with several key advantages:
Earn While Learning
Unlike many other similar educational programs, we pay you to complete your coursework and clinicals.
Learn from the Best
Our school is designed, delivered, and run by Northside Hospital Educators!
A Rewarding Role at Northside
Upon successful completion of the Medical Assistant School, you’ll move into a position with Northside!
Take the first steps on a more rewarding career path
Apply to and interview for acceptance into the school
Complete three months of paid coursework in Atlanta
Complete a one month, paid, clinical experience
Become a Medical Assistant at a Northside Hospital Physician Practice
The perks of a career at Northside Hospital.
- Increased wages and comprehensive benefits
- Excellent retirement and pension plans
- Empowering, inclusive culture
- Leading-edge facilities and equipment
- Certification & Tuition Reimbursement
- Advance your career through the RISE career levels program
The perks of a career at Northside Hospital.
- Increased wages and comprehensive benefits
- Excellent retirement and pension plans
- Empowering, inclusive culture
- Leading-edge facilities and equipment
- Certification & Tuition Reimbursement
- Advance your career through the RISE career levels program