Nataly Gómez is a Medical Assistant apprentice with Shawnee Health.

• Why did you choose to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant?

I have always known that I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. I decided to pursue a career as a Medical Assistant because it would allow me to work with people and care for their health. Medical assisting is a great way to learn new skills, work with people directly, and learn health care's administrative portion.

• What did you do before working for Shawnee Health?

I already worked with Shawnee Health as a professional medical interpreter.

• How did you learn about the apprenticeship?

I learned about the apprenticeship through social media. I had no clue that Shawnee Health would offer an apprenticeship program until I saw it posted on their Facebook page.

• How has the apprenticeship experience been beneficial?

This program has been beneficial because it has taught me many new skills and provided a job for me as well. I learned my skills while working as a Medical Assistant, and Shawnee has provided apprentices with any help or practice they may need with their skills. You work next to many experienced Medical Assistants that help provide guidance and knowledge for all these new skills.

• What advice would you give a new apprentice?

My advice is to take advantage of this great opportunity! It's an excellent program for people wanting a job in the medical field, and the healthcare facility will cover costs. This specific program is entirely online, benefiting those with a busy schedule. It is also a short program, so your new skills will be put to practice in no time.