Medical Assistant Apprentice - Southern Maine Locations

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Career growth opportunities

Shift differentials or other incentive

Job summary

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 program combines one day per week of classroom instruction at SMCC with four days per week gaining hands-on patient care experience at a MaineHealth outpatient/ambulatory practice in Southern Maine.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Active enrollment in Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program

BLS certification

NH Med Tech License (NH positions)

Job 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.

Application Requirements:
Please submit an updated résumé that includes:

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

Applications without a complete résumé 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.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources
• comprehensive benefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job‑related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

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

Compensation for part‑time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.