Paid Medical Assistant Apprenticeship — 9-Month Program

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

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.