Clinic Assistant

Our training program will prepare you for a high-wage union Clinic Assistant job with benefits!

Program Highlights

• No cost for individuals who qualify Clinic Assistant
• Certificate from Saint Paul College 8 hours of paid job shadowing at HealthPartners ($18/hour)
• Career navigation and job placement support from MTP Support services for transportation, uniforms, and more
• Cohort-based model with in-person training and flexible support

An exciting opportunity for caring individuals! Clinic Assistants are the first point of contact for patients visiting medical offices. These jobs pay well and are ideal for those who like helping others. Our program equips you with the skills to succeed and connects you to employers hiring for these positions. OPEIU Local 12, a union in our area, helped us design this training in partnership with a major local healthcare employer. Our short-term training program will help train and connect you to these jobs. As one part of the program, you will complete Clinic Assistant certificate training on-site last Saint Paul College. Just as important, a Career Navigator from Minnesota Training Partnership will work with you on-on-one to help you succeed in the program. We have many specialized services that meet the needs of busy people, including support services. MTP also provided work readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services in this dynamic program. With 8-12 weeks of training, we will help you prepare for a new job at a local medical office. Our business partner helped us create this training program, and representatives are ready to hire qualified people.

Eligibility Requirements

Note: applicants will be requested to provide photo ID, social security card, and work authorization documentation (if not a U.S. citizen) To qualify, participants must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Not be enrolled in a K–12 school
• Be actively seeking employment
• Have a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or Identify as an individual of color

Clinic Assistant Training Dates and Times

Note: all classes will take place at Saint Paul College unless otherwise indicated, some classes may be virtual

• Mon 10/6 and Wed 10/8 from 3pm-5pm
• Mon 10/13 and Wed 10/15 from 3pm-5pm
• October 20, 21, 22, and 23 from 3pm-7pm
• October 27, 28, 29, and 30 from 3pm-7pm
• Mon 11/3 and Wed 11/5 from 3pm-7pm
• Mon 11/10 and Wed 11/12 from 3pm-7pm
• Mon 11/17 and Wed 11/19 from 3pm-7pm
• Mon 11/24 and Wed 11/26 from 3pm-7pm
• Mon 12/1 and Wed 12/3 from 3pm-7pm

Please note: You will also work with your Career Navigator, both individually and as part of your training cohort, both before and after these dates. We will use this time to make you job-ready, and we'll continue to help until you are established in your new job!

Training Location: St Paul College

Date: October 6th, 2025

Prerequisites: Program is designed for BIPOC or lower-income income participants.

Cost: Free