Medical Assistant Apprentice Colorado Springs Spring 2026

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM, telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

The Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program is a hands-on, 6-month program starting on January 19, 2026, that prepares students to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant test (CCMA) through the National Health Career Association. The program includes online learning and on-site labs at your local Community College. While going through the MA Program, you will be hired to work with us as an Uncertified Medical Assistant. CommonSpirit will pay your wage as you gain the skills necessary to pass the certification exam, and once certified you will have a seamless transition to a fulltime certified role.

Schedule : 12-32 hours a week in MAI role, 2-4 days a week Monday-Friday, while going to school 1 day which to be successful accounts for 10 hours a week.

Location : Primary Care and Specialty Care units that report up to Penrose or St. Francis Hospital.

Colorado Springs - Specific locations discussed at time of interviews

Educational Partner : Pueblo Community College, or Arapahoe Community College

Pay Structure : The pay for this position is $18.00 / hour with an incremental increase to $18.50 after 3 months and a final pay of $21.25 upon certification.

Qualifications :

Medical Assistant Apprentice Requirements :

Demonstrated customer service and leadership skills; through high school organizational involvement and or previous employment.

Demonstrated basic office and computer skills.

Demonstrated basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, and E-Mail.

Attention to detail

HS Diploma / GED, required

BLS, Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association is required within 90 days of employment

Ability to enroll in Pueblo Community College, or Arapahoe Community College, required

Physical Requirements- Medium Work - exert / lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and / or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and / or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.

It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Our Total Reward Offerings :

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Our total rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer :

Several Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options.

Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that may be eligible for an employer contribution!

401K with a generous match.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!