Medical Assistant (MA) Earn to Learn Program

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:

Medical Assistant (MA) Earn to Learn Program

MaineGeneral's Medical Assistant Earn to Learn Program is now accepting applications for the next class starting Monday, September 14, 2026.

Program Highlights

• Structured Weekly Schedule: This is a paid, benefit-eligible training position at 32 hours per week.

• In-Depth Training: The program includes approximately 168 hours of classroom instruction and 240+ hours of hands-on clinical experience to prepare you for a Medical Assistant role.

• Paid Learning: Participants are compensated for all scheduled training hours during the program.

• Certification Opportunity: Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam administered by the National HealthCare Association (NHA).

• Full Tuition Covered: MaineGeneral fully covers the cost of the training program.

• Direct Career Path: As part of the program, participants will apply to open Medical Assistant positions during their training period. While a position is not guaranteed, our goal is to support successful graduates in securing a benefit-eligible MA role at the end of the program.

Key Expectations for Candidates

• Resume Required: A current resume must be submitted with your application to be considered.

• Pre-Interview Screening: All applicants will go through a screening process before moving forward to manager interviews.

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Attendance: Commitment to attend all classes and complete the program is essential.

• Work Commitment: Participants must commit to working as a Medical Assistant at MaineGeneral for a minimum of 24 months after program completion.

• CASAS Exam: Applicants must pass the CASAS exam with at least a 10th-grade reading level and an 8th-grade math level prior to the start date.

• Flexibility: Must be able to work at any MaineGeneral location in the Gardiner/Augusta/Waterville area as

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled Work Shift:

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

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:

• Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.

• 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 .