Medical Assistant Training Program

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Department: Medical Group Administration

Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 36

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Free earn and learn Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Training

Next training session starts February 2, 2026

About the Program:

If you are looking for a career in patient care, consider applying to our Medical Assistant training program to become a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

A MA works alongside providers, mainly in outpatient practices. They perform both administrative and clinical duties, such as welcoming patients, updating medical records, taking medical history, taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, assisting the provider during exams, collecting lab specimens and much more MAs are essential part of our patient care team, helping patient feel at ease and serving as a link between patients and providers.

Our 10-week training program provides hands-on learning opportunities to train you with the required skills to perform as an MA. Each week consists of classroom instructor-led education, online assignments, and clinical rotations providing our students with a multi learning approach. Students will sit for their NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam following the course.

Following completion of the training, students will be promoted from the Clinical Assistant role to a certified MA position at one of the Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital practices, based on department needs.

Additional requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Maine resident required
• Ability to travel to Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital and Northern Light Blue Hill locations while in program.
• Internal employees must be in good standing
• CASAS (math and reading) assessment may be required
• Post training: Willing to commit to working as a certified MA for 2 years full-time (40 hours per week) at Maine Coast Hospital and be placed on the NHA registry

Clinical Assistant Summary :

Provides support to medical practitioners providing patient care services in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities :

• Responsibilities include both clinical and administrative duties necessary to provide quality patient care in a medical group practice setting.
• Assisting providers with procedures, conducting follow up with patients on lab and test results, rooming patients, obtaining ECG's, preloading and confirming office appointments.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, donor and employee information.
• Collects, reviews and documents patient's current health status and history according to standard. Chart prep protocol is done prior to visit.
• Performs and documents clinical/nurse visits per office workflow.
• Orders, and/or inventories all state-supplied immunizations as delegated. Immunizations are stored and documented per state requirements.
• Prepares lab specimens for transport.
• Follows office workflows.
• Participates in on site immunization training through the clinical lead or a clinical support staff member deemed appropriate by Practice Manager.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.

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