Job Summary:Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Ready to advance your career and become a valued member of a medical team in an outpatient setting? Your opportunity is here!Job Description:MaineGeneral’s Medical Assistant Training Program is accepting applications for classes beginning in JUNE 2024.Program Highlights In-Depth Classroom Training: Benefit from approximately 100 hours of comprehensive classroom training, ensuring a strong theoretical foundation for your role as a Medical Assistant Trainee. Hands-On Clinical Experience: Gain valuable practical skills through 250 hours of hands-on clinical experience in a real medical practice setting, preparing you for the dynamic challenges of healthcare. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam: Upon successful completion of the program, you'll have the opportunity to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam administered by the National HealthCare Association (NHA), validating your expertise. Paid Training: Receive compensation for your commitment, with 40 hours a week paid for a balanced schedule consisting of 2 classroom days and 3 clinical days each week. Tuition Coverage: MaineGeneral generously covers the full tuition cost, eliminating any enrollment fees and making this educational opportunity accessible to aspiring Medical Assistants. Career Path: Upon completing the program, you'll have the opportunity to secure a Certified Medical Assistant position, laying the foundation for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry.Candidate Responsibilities as a Medical Assistant Trainee: Patient Assistance: Provide support and assistance to patients, responding to general inquiries and ensuring their needs are met. Environment Maintenance: Collaborate in maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly practice environment, creating a positive atmosphere for both staff and patients. Equipment and Supplies: Assist in the maintenance of medical equipment and supplies, ensuring they are readily available and in optimal condition for use. Administrative Duties: Undertake a variety of administrative tasks, including patient chart preparation and efficient phone management, contributing to the smooth operation of the medical practice. Student Engagement: Attend all classes and actively engage in the learning process. Your commitment as a dedicated and engaged student is crucial for personal growth and successful program completion.Requirements for Consideration: Resume: Ensure you submit your resume for consideration, it is required. Education: A high school diploma or equivalency is required. Commitment to Attend: Demonstrate a commitment to attend all classes and complete program requirements. Work Commitment: Pledge to work as a MaineGeneral Medical Assistant for at least 1 year post-program completion. CASAS Exam: Successfully pass the CASAS exam with a 10th-grade reading level.Don't miss this incredible opportunity to gain new skills, make lasting connections, and propel your career in the healthcare industry!Join us in making a positive impact on people's lives. Apply today!*Internal applicants not part of a MaineGeneral Earn to Learn program in the past year will be given first consideration.Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Scheduled Work Shift:Job Exempt: NoBenefits:Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.Emotional Wellness:When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.Financial Wellness: An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.Career Mobility:Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .