Med Assistant Training Program - June 2026 Program Start

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine) Board-certified pediatricians (l earn what it means to be 'board-certified' ) Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children Doctors who are very active in their local communities Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at

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TRAINING PROGRAM VIDEO IMPORTANT

Submitting your Children's Wisconsin application doesn't guarantee a spot in the training program. This training program has a competitive selection process that requires submitting your Children's Wisconsin application, meeting eligibility requirements, interviews, and taking a TABE test assessment for meeting the required English and Math skill levels. Please see the recruitment timeline listed below for more information.

Training program details:

Trainees must be a Milwaukee County resident required to meet grant funding eligibility.

Program Start Date:

June 2026

Children's Wisconsin Application Deadline:

5/1/26. MAAPET Eligibility Assessment 18 week training program. Trainees receive foundational coursework and training for a Medical Assistant Certification. Classroom training located in person at Employ Milwaukee . Clinical externship hours at a Children's Wisconsin clinic . Coursework and studying to be completed in addition to the classroom and externship work schedule. Full-time work schedule. Monday - Friday. Participants receive an hourly wage while training. Laptop computers & necessary equipment will be loaned to you upon acceptance into the program.

Job Requirements:

Must be a Milwaukee County resident required to meet grant funding eligibility. High School Diploma or GED required. Prior customer service experience is required. Prior healthcare experience is required. TABE score equal to a 6th grade level in reading & math. TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) is essentially a placement test. All candidates interested in being considered for the program must take and pass the test with at least a 6th grade level in reading & math. For more information and FREE study resources for TABE click here. Availability to continue working as a medical assistant for 2+ years at Children's Wisconsin after completing the training program. Must meet grant eligibility requirements required (See below). A passion for wanting to work in healthcare. Willingness to learn and perform both blood draws and immunizations to pediatric patients. Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment. Physical ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds, as well as push and pull when performing cleaning functions.

Grant Eligibility Requirements:

MAAPET is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant. This project is funded in whole or in part by the Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant You must meet grant eligibility requirements to participate in this program. Once you complete the application, you will be directed to an eligibility form to complete. Please note that if you are moved forward in the application process you will be required to provide documentation for the answers that you provide on the eligibility application.

Recruitment Process & Timeline:

Stage 1 - Submit Children's Wisconsin online application Applications deadline is 5/1/26. Stage 2 - Complete Training Program Online Eligibility Requirement Form Eligibility form must be completed. Click the link below to submit your eligibility requirement form.

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For the last question on the online form, submit Children's Wisconsin for both choice #1 and choice #2.

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//www.healthcareerswi.com/maapet-recruitment Eligibility questions and status can be submitted to info@healthcareerswi.com . Stage 3 - TABE Test Assessment Individuals who pass their stage 2 grant funded eligibility requirements will be notified and automatically invited to complete a TABE test assessment. TABE Test Assessments will be completed up until 5/8/26. TABE test assessment questions can be submitted to info@healthcareerswi.com . Stage 4 - Interview Screen & References Qualified candidates who pass the stage 3 TABE assessment will be invited via e-mail to complete a brief recorded interview and references. Interview screens and references will need to be completed up until May 2026. Stage 5 - Final Interview Individuals who pass the stage 4 interview screen and references process will be invited to a final interview via Zoom. Final interviews will take place up until mid/late May. Stage 6 - Selection process & Final Eligibility Candidates who pass the stage 5 final interview will need to complete final eligibility requirements to confirm grant eligibility requirements, background checks, and employee health and wellness requirements. Final candidates selected will be made offers of employment for the training program will be made up until mid/late May. Program start date is June 2026. More information about the MAAPET program can be found here: https://www.healthcareerswi.com/maapet-project Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.