Medical Assistant Apprentice - Southern Maine Locations

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 96592

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program - Now Accepting Applications!

MaineHealth, in partnership with Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), is now accepting applications for our February 2027 Medical Assistant Apprenticeship cohort, scheduled to begin February 22, 2027.

This 9-month, paid, full-time (40 hours/week) program combines:

• One day per week of classroom instruction at SMCC
• Four days per week gaining hands-on patient care experience at a MaineHealth outpatient/ambulatory practice in Southern Maine

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, or sooner if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Interest in this program is high, so we strongly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Application Requirements:
Please submit an updated resume that includes:

• Current contact information
• Current and previous employment
• Education
• Relevant certifications

Applications without a complete resume will not be considered.

Following application review, candidates selected to interview will be contacted by email with their interview date and time. Virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams will begin in early January 2027.

Summary:
The Apprentice - Medical Assistant role functions in a training capacity and works alongside a mentor in assisting the physicians/advanced practice practitioners in the care and treatment of patients and providing administrative support, while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Active enrollment and advancement with a grade of C or better in an approved Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program required.
2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must be obtained prior to clinical training. NH Med Tech License is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact jayne.conley@mainehealth.org

Hiring Scam Alert

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Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.