5 Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program - Various York County Locations Jobs in Biddeford, ME
MaineHealth is Hiring a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program - Various York County Locations Near Biddeford, ME
Summary
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The MA Apprenticeship program is in partnership with Southern Maine Healthcare and York County Community College. Through the apprenticeship, participants will work with medical assistants 20 hours per week at a partnering SMHC outpatient medical practice. At the same time, they will receive blended classroom and online instruction from York County Community College’s (YCCC) medical assisting instructors. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will take a national accreditation exam to become Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA). Additionally, participants who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive up to 30 college credits in York County Community College’s Health Studies degree program.
Program runs from: August, 2024 – May, 2025
We are offering apprenticeships at the following clinics:
- Biddeford Internal Medicine
- Saco Family Medicine
- Sanford Family Medicine
- Kennebunk Primary Care
- Kennebunk Pediatrics
- Sanford Pediatrics
- Biddeford Gastroenterology
- Pain Management
- Position Summary
- The Medical Assistant Apprentice will function in a training capacity, working alongside a mentor while completing their job responsibilities. The Apprentice will assist providers and the care team in the care of patients, promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office and help to create a calm, supportive atmosphere. The Apprentice will only perform set skills that they have completed in their skills lab with a passing grade and are qualified to perform alongside a mentor. These skills will include clinical and clerical duties as necessary to care for patients. They will be required to pay attention to detail and accuracy and conduct all interactions with patients and personnel in a courteous and respectful manner while maintaining confidentiality. The Apprentice is required to conduct all responsibilities consistent with policies, procedures, and in compliance with all applicable laws or mandates relating to patient care and activities.
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- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be accepted and enrolled into the Southern Maine Community College Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program. Throughout the Apprenticeship, all courses including Skills Labs must be passes with a grade of C or better in order to remain in the Apprenticeship.
- License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required prior to clinical training.
- Experience: N/A
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff with the ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.
- Ability to organize and accomplish multiple tasks and to have the flexibility to meet changing demands on a daily basis.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image even under stressful situations.
- Proficient computer skills.
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Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$37k-44k (estimate)
05/15/2024
07/15/2024
mainehealth.org
PORTLAND, ME
3,000 - 7,500
1976
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
ANDREW T MUELLER
$1B - $3B
Hospital
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