At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Are you interested in becoming a Medical Assistant (MA)? Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is offering an Earn to Learn Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program. Successful graduates may sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam. EARN-WHILE-YOU-LEARN! $18/hr, full-time with benefits! Job Summary: The Medical Assistant Apprentice will support the delivery of patient care in a physician office setting, learning under the direct supervision of experienced healthcare professionals at Central Maine Healthcare. This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to develop critical skills in providing both direct and indirect patient care, adhering to CMH’s Clinical Policies and Procedures, and operating within the American Association of Medical Assistants guidelines. The role emphasizes outstanding customer service, teamwork with staff, physicians, and other departments, and a commitment to CMH’s values. The Medical Assistant Apprentice will provide care that demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and accountability, while practicing under the supervision of certified professionals. Apprentices will learn to prioritize patient care based on physical and psychosocial needs, assisting with patient flow through the system. This program includes structured mentorship, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment. About the Program: CMH offers a 4-month, state approved Medical Assistant training program in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor at no costs to the student. + This is a regular, full-time, hourly position with an expectation of 40 hours per week of classroom, lab and on-the-job training. + Classes will be two days (8 hours) per week with a concentration on lecture and lab. Class and lecture hours will be held at Central Maine Medical Center. + 16 hours per week will be dedicated to clinical training hours at either your assigned practice or on a rotation to another practice. + 16 hours per week will be dedicated to Patient Service Representative hours to be held at an assigned practice or on a rotation to another practice as needed. + Students will meet the necessary requirements to obtain their Provider Basic Life Support certification prior to starting as an MA. + Once the Medical Assistant classroom and lab training program is complete, and you have passed your Certified Medical Assistant exam you will transition into a full-time medical assistant position with a new rate of pay within the MA pay range. You will continue in your apprenticeship until you have met all the competencies of a Medical Assistant and or 1,000 hours of work per the Maine Apprenticeship guidelines. Textbooks and workbooks are provided at no charge. At the end of the program, students will sit for the CMA certification examination at no cost to them. The student has 90 days after accepting a full time MA position to sit for and pass the exam. Successful graduates will be required to work as an MA at a Central Maine Healthcare Facility for at least one year in a full-time role, or they will be required to pay back the cost of the course at a prorated amount. The content of the training program fulfills the requirements required by law as specified in the State Board of Nursing Prescribed Curriculum. Topics include: + Anatomy & Physiology + Applied Mathematics + Infection Control + Concepts of Effective Communication + Administrative Functions + Basic Practice Finances + Ethical Considerations + Protective Practices Who is eligible for this program? + Minimum age 18 + High School Diploma or GED required + Demonstrate ability to read and write English a. Completed 9th grade English b. Score at least 239 on CASAS + Completed State Bureau of Investigation Background Check A person cannot be a Medical Assistant in Maine if they have been convicted of: Theft or abuse in a health care setting, Sexual abuse, or A crime for which one could have received a 3-year sentence. + Immunizations required by Central Maine Healthcare: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Annual Influenza. Proof of negative TB test. + Physical Exam within the past year from a medical provider stating the candidate is physically capable of doing Medical Assistant work. Benefits of Apprenticeship: + Hands-on training in a clinical setting under the guidance of experienced professionals. + Opportunity to gain certification and clinical experience while learning on the job. + Professional development and mentorship in a healthcare environment. + This is a structured apprenticeship role designed to build a foundation for a successful career in healthcare, with opportunities for continued employment and growth within CMH. For any questions you can reach our Talent Acquisition Partner Nikki Bevans at nikki.bevans@cmhc.org (207-795-2958) If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.