Medical Assistant Apprentice, North Conway

Description

Memorial Hospital

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 72296

Memorial Hospital is now accepting applications for their

August 2026 - May 2027 Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program!

Additional Apprenticeship Information

The Medical Assistant Apprentices are Memorial Hospital employees who receive full-time wages for hours training in the practices, long with classroom time. The program runs for about 9 months.
Apprentices will enroll in White Mountains Community College Medical Assistant Certificate Program, a 9-months, credit-bearing program.
Memorial Hospital will cover tuition expenses above and beyond grants and scholarships received by the student, making the apprenticeship a tuition-free program!
Apprentices will earn their Certified Medical Assistant credential at the end of the Certificate program. Following graduation, and if position availability allows, Apprentices will be placed in a position with one of Memorial Hospital's outpatient practices: Primary Care, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Surgery, Urology, Oncology, or other practice areas.
Apprentices are eligible for Memorial Hospital's benefit package.
Apprentices are expected to commit to a Medical Assistant position with Memorial Hospital for a period of at least two years following completion of the apprenticeship.

Schedule Information

Clinical hours are on-site in North Conway at Memorial Hospital two days per week. Classroom time will be at WMCC, Littleton Campus.

Summary

The Medical Assistant Apprentice role is a hands-on training opportunity where you’ll work closely with an experienced mentor while learning to support physicians and advanced practice providers in patient care. In this role, you’ll gain valuable clinical and administrative experience, all while helping create a smooth, welcoming experience for patients throughout their visit.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Active enrollment and advancement with a grade of C or better in an approved Medical Assisting Apprenticeship Program required.
License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must be obtained prior to clinical training. NH Med Tech License is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
Experience: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org

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