Columbia Memorial Hospital Opens Medical Assistant Internships
Astoria healthcare providers are accepting applications for a paid internship that offers clinical training and certification.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Internships
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Columbia Memorial Hospital is accepting applications for its medical assistant internship program. The paid, full-time initiative allows participants to earn certification while working in clinical settings.
Why it matters
The program helps Astoria healthcare operators address labor needs by providing a pathway to train and certify medical assistants. This model allows the hospital to develop talent internally through paid, hands-on experience.
This marks the fourth cohort offered by the hospital since launching the training initiative. The program provides a full-time, paid position with benefits for all participants.
The players
Columbia Memorial Hospital
A healthcare provider in Astoria that manages clinical operations and medical staffing.
CMH-Oregon Health and Science University Health Medical Group
A collaborative medical entity that co-sponsors the internship program.
The details
Participants gain clinical experience by performing medical tasks across various hospital clinics. Interns receive full-time pay and benefits while working toward their certification, lowering the barrier to entry for prospective medical assistants.
Timeline
Applications for the current internship cycle opened on October 29, 2026.
The application deadline is November 9, 2026.
The next cohort is scheduled to begin in December 2026.
Applications for the June term will open in the spring of 2027.
The summer term is set to start in June 2027.
Market Landscape
The program follows the industry trend of using internal training pipelines to combat shortages in clinical support staff. This strategy aligns with the broader healthcare push to fill roles for high-growth medical occupations through on-the-job training.
Healthcare operators should note the program's structure as a potential model for securing consistent talent in high-turnover roles. Candidates interested in the current cycle must submit their applications through the hospital website before November 9, 2026.
The takeaway
Developing internal certification pathways can stabilize staffing levels in competitive healthcare labor markets. Interested applicants should monitor the hospital website for upcoming spring enrollment dates.
What happens next
Applications for the next internship term are scheduled to open in the spring of 2027, with the cohort slated to begin in June 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local opportunities in our Internships section.
More information
Submit applications through the medical assistant internship application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Astorian.
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