Medical Assistant

Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center, in partnership with WeLearn Learning Services and its unique Ready to Work (RTW) program provides you the opportunity to begin a new career in healthcare.

The Ready To Work
Job Placement process

The process of securing employment with Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center includes the following:

STEP 1

Register & Apply

Register today to schedule an interview with one of our career counselors to discuss the job training program, the program schedule, and the employers requirements for hiring. Once you are qualified, you will be registered into the secure Job Portal and be provided access to the program materials.

STEP 2

Job Training

Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center provides candidates the opportunity to complete the following three (3) parts:

ONLINE COURSE
This FREE online course will teach you how to be a successful healthcare worker with Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center. You can do it at your own pace, and work on it anytime and anywhere. Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center gives you the opportunity to learn what you need to know for no cost.

INSTRUCTOR LECTURES
The Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center job placement program offers extra instructor lectures with healthcare professionals. These lectures can teach you what you need to know to become a healthcare worker.

HANDS-ON LABS
In-person hands-on labs are scheduled in your area to give you the chance to practice the clinical skills needed in the healthcare field.

STEP 3

Review & Placement

Upon completion of your 3 Part Job Training program, a Ready To Work Advisor, will work with you individually to complete the following: 
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RESUME
Your advisor will work with you to finalize your resume to ensure your work history, education and other important elements are included in your resume.  

OPEN JOB POSITION REVIEW
Your advisor will work with you to identify the open positions and locations that you would like to apply for job placement.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Based on your review of the open positions you would like to apply for, your Ready To Work Advisor will work with you to finalize your application submission and help you apply for the jobs that are of interest to you.   

APPLICATION TRACKING AND FOLLOW-UP
After you have applied, your advisor will work with the hiring employer to ensure your application is being quickly reviewed including updates on future interviews, phone screenings, background checks and other items necessary for your job placement.   

Already Registered? Log in to your job portal.

Register & Apply

After you Register, check your email for your credentials to access the secure Job Portal.

Have Questions?

Contact the Ready to Work Team

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ready to Work Job Placement program is FREE. This job placement program is fully funded so you can use the online course, instructor lectures, and hands-on labs without having to pay anything.

The Ready to Work Job Placement program can help you find a job in your area. Here are the steps involved:

  1. Go to the Recruitment Page of your local employer. Once you apply, you will get an email with information to access a special Job Placement Portal.
  2. You can start the 3-Part Job Training program for FREE. The program has an online course, optional lectures, and required in-person labs in your area.
  3. After you finish the training, a Ready to Work Advisor will help you make your resume better and show you jobs that may interest you.
  4. Your advisor will also help you fill out applications and talk to employers about interviews or background checks.

Ardent Health Services is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. 

Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates 30 hospitals and 200+ sites of care with more than 1,400 aligned providers in six states. From newly constructed healthcare facilities and expanded services to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for team members, Ardent is committed to providing the resources communities need to keep high quality healthcare close to home. 

Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center has partnered with WeLearn to offer the RTW program to people interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. This program has been approved by Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center.

Once you have registered for the Job Placement program and accessed the secured Job Placement Portal, you can immediately begin your 3 Part Job Training program and complete the program and be ready for placement in as little as 30 days. 

  1. The online course is flexible and can be completed at your own pace, so you can finish it as quickly or slowly as you want.
  2. If you need extra help, you can attend optional Instructor Lectures online, which are held every week to support you throughout the program.
  3. Hands-On Labs are scheduled regularly in your area, so you can attend them and practice the skills you need to work in healthcare.
  4. Our advisors are always available to help you apply for jobs available with our employer partner in your area.

The starting rate of pay at Hackensack Meridan Pascack Valley Medical Center is $18 per hour. Competitive pay, student loan repayment, and benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision/401(k) match. Generous paid time off, holidays, extended illness bank, paid basic life insurance and long-term disability.  

As is outlined in this FAQ, this Job Placement program has 3 Parts including: 

  1. Self-Paced Online Course: That you can complete on your own time as your schedule permits.
  2. Optional Instructor Lectures: That are led by an instructor online.
  3. Instructor-Led Hands Ons Labs: Scheduled with an instructor in your area, to practice the skills necessary to work as a healthcare professional.

No. The Instructor Lectures are not necessary, but they can help you with the Job Placement program. Healthcare teachers will explain the course material to you and answer any questions that you have.

Yes. If you’re not working as a Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomist, or another type of healthcare worker right now, you’ll need to go to the in-person labs in your area.

Yes. After you successfully completed your program, you will be provided the opportunity to take a national and/or state certification exam. Your RTW advisor will work with you to complete the necessary steps to sit for your exam. 

Yes. As part of the RTW Job Placement program, candidates have access to advisors to help you finish your resume and get it ready to give to employers.

After the 3 Part Job Training program is complete, a Ready To Work Advisor will help you with the following:

  1. Resume – The advisor will make sure your resume includes everything important like your work history and education. 
  2. Open Job Position Review – They’ll help you decide which jobs you want to apply for and where they are located. 
  3. Application Submission – The advisor will also help finish and submit the job application for those positions.
  4. Once Finished –  After that, the advisor will check with the employer about your application to let you know if there are any updates like interviews, phone calls or background checks.

Yes and No.

Yes, there are other employers in your area who are hiring for similar positions besides our sponsoring employer partner. If you complete the 3 Part Job Training program, pass a background check, and meet other requirements, you can get a job as a healthcare professional in your area.

No, you might not be placed with our sponsoring employer partner if there are certain things that prevent it. However, we will help you find another employer in your area to work for if that happens.

After you finish the 3 Part Job Training program, an advisor will help you apply for a job. You can call or email the advisor any time. The email address is recruit@ready-2work.com and their phone number is 888.781.4028.

After you finish the 3 Part Job Training program, an advisor will help you apply for a job. You can call or email the advisor any time. The email address is recruit@ready-2work.com and phone number is 888.781.4028.

Have Questions?

Contact the Ready to Work Team