Program Philosophy
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, and the demand for skilled non-clinical staff — from patient services to medical billing to administrative coordination — is immense. MediWork$ (formerly CareerWork$ Medical) was created to open those doors to people who have a passion for healthcare but prefer a supporting role over frontline clinical work, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and employer connections to launch stable, rewarding careers.
Started in 2006
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Adults with customer service or admin backgrounds who want healthcare careers without clinical/bedside work
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Classes held online and in-person in mid-city Los Angeles.
Non-clinical healthcare role readiness, medical terminology, employer interviews guaranteed, 80%+ placement rate
Cost & Outcomes
This program is completely free for all participants. No tuition, no fees, no hidden costs. The required background check is paid for by the program.
Who This Program is Built For
This program was specifically designed with these communities in mind. If you see yourself, you belong here.
What Sets This Program Apart
Zero-cost training funded by employer partners and foundations
Prepares graduates for multiple non-clinical healthcare tracks: Administrative Assistant, Patient Service Representative, Insurance Verification, Call Center Representative, Nutrition Services, and more
Actively encourages bilingual applicants (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Armenian)
Flexible 3-day/week schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri) allows other obligations to be maintained
Guaranteed employer interviews with Southern California's leading hospitals and clinics
Day in the Life
- Classroom instruction (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) on Mon/Wed/Fri
- Healthcare fundamentals: history of healthcare, insurance, medical terminology, typical workday in healthcare settings
- Career-building workshops: resume, interview skills, professional communication
- Cohort-based learning with peer support
- Online and in-person hybrid delivery
Instructors with healthcare industry experience and workforce development backgrounds; knowledge of non-clinical healthcare operations.
Soft and technical skills you'll gain by program completion.
Basic Life Support certification class provided during program; certification is required to pass the class.
Highs & Lows
Adjusting to the pace and complexity of healthcare administrative environments; navigating insurance and medical terminology for the first time
Learning how the healthcare system works from the inside; gaining access to top healthcare employers like Cedars-Sinai and CHLA; the variety of roles the credential opens up
Entry-level non-clinical roles lead to department coordinator, practice manager, or medical office manager within 5–10 years. Many graduates pursue additional certifications (e.g., medical billing and coding) to accelerate advancement.
Employment Support
Guaranteed employer interviews with partner hospitals, clinics, and healthcare service providers
Career coaching and job placement assistance
Career counseling and guidance after job placement
Hear From the Program
Landed a patient service position at RadNet — the largest outpatient medical imaging network in the US — with plans to advance further.
How It Works
Submit online application at jvsmediworks.org/application/
Pass pre-enrollment drug and tobacco screening
Receive phone call from MediWork$ recruitment team
Screening and eligibility review
Criminal background check (paid by JVS SoCal); acceptance conditioned upon passing the background check
Enrollment into next available cohort (4 per year)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us.Free — program is paid for by employer partners and funders.
No — training is free but unpaid.
Mon/Wed/Fri, 9 AM–4 PM for 8 weeks.
Not guaranteed, but we have a 80%+ placement rate; and you're guaranteed an interview with an employer when you complete the program.
No, but customer service or admin experience preferred.
Mid-city Los Angeles (online and in-person).