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Wellspring’s HealthCare Office Support Training (HOST) (previously known as MediClerk) is a licensed skills training program offered by Wellspring Community Education in partnership with Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital. The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to build critical skills and professional connections leading to the attainment of administrative, non-clinical positions within the healthcare field.
Participants in the part-time hybrid program receive 450 hours of vocational skills training and job readiness/job search support in the following areas:
- Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Keyboarding, and Business Communication
- Microsoft Word/Google Docs; Excel/Sheets; PowerPoint/Slides; Outlook/Gmail; ZOOM, Windows and Google Classroom
- Professional Success/Job Search Skills/Goal Setting
- Participation in virtual and in-person job shadows in healthcare
- Participation in a two-week internship
The program meets for 15 weeks per cycle.
Graduates will be qualified for entry-level positions earning between $18-$22+ an hour. Positions titles include:
- Patient Services Representative
- Unit Secretary
- Registration and Scheduling Specialist, and more!
On average, 80% of students who graduate from the program secure employment within 6 months or less.
Upon successful completion of the HealthCare Office Support Training, graduates are also eligible to receive 19 credits from North Shore Community College with only a $50 administration fee. These credits are verified through the Center for Prior Learning Assessment and can be applied to certificate and associate degree programs in related areas.
Applicants are required to:
- attend an information session (offered virtually or in-person in Salem, MA)
- complete an application
- present a high school diploma or a GED/HiSET certificate
- have reliable internet access for virtual components
- type at least 25 words-per-minute (WPM) as verfied via typing.com
- Elect to take and pass a Criminal Offender Record Investigation (CORI)
- meet current Salem vaccination and immunization requirements (Covid-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, recent TB test (within 3 months), proof of MMR/Varicella immunization)
The program is free for income-eligible SNAP recipients.
Learn more or complete a training application here.
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
15
Program Duration
32 weeks
Rolling Admission
No
Program Start Dates
Next start date: Monday, September 9, 2024
Information sessions are held on Wednesdays (5-5:30 p.m.) and Fridays (12-12:30 p.m.) To register and receive the meeting ID and ZOOM link, contact Yolanda Testaverde at ytestaverde@wellspringhouse.org or call/text 978-219-7225
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 5:30-9pm | Academic coursework; incl. self-paced and online | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 9am-2pm (once a month) | Academic coursework; incl. self-paced and online | ✓ | ||||||
| Varies | Work-based activities, internships/job shadows | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
Each training cycle runs for 32 weeks. Academic classes are held online on Monday and Wednesday nights (5:30-9:00) In-person classes are held one Saturday a month from 9am-2pm at Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital. Additional academic/advising support is provided virtually or in-person. Students complete an additional 5 hours/week of online assignments and project-based learning administered via Google Classroom. Internships placements with employer partners occur during the final weeks of the training. Schedules will vary based on student/host-site availability.
Program Requirements
CORI check|SORI check|High school diploma/GED/HiSET|Immunizations/Health Records
Anticipated outcomes
Certificate of Completion, Employment/Promotion|Industry skills gain|Up to 19 transferrable college credits to use towards an associate's degree at North Shore Community College
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Homelessness Prevention | ✓ | |
| The program can loan Chromebooks to those who do not have access to their own computer. | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
Yes
Out of pocket expense/s or additonal information
Some applicants incur an upfront cost of required immunizations, depending on insurance ($35 -$200). Can be reimbursed by Wellspring.
Do participants receive any pay?
Not applicable
Location
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55 Highland Avenue, 4th Floor, Salem, MA 01970
Public Transit Information
Accessible via MBTA bus (Route 450/456) and a 30-minute walk from MBTA Commuter Rail Station in Salem (1.4 miles)
Additional Information About Location
Internship locations vary. Every effort is made to secure internship locations that are accessible to public transportation and near a participant’s home.
Virtual and online components may be completed at a location of the student’s choosing. Student must have reliable internet access. The program can loan Chromebooks to those who do not have access to their own computer.
Phone Number
978-281-3558
Program Contact
Yolanda Testaverde