MaineGeneral Health System·Augusta, Maine
Participate in a paid training program consisting of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience to become a Medical Assistant. Upon completion, the role involves providing medical support in an outpatient setting.
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.
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
$18.25
Scheduled weekly hours: 32
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.
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.
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
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.
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 .
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and pass the CASAS exam with specific reading and math levels. A commitment to work at MaineGeneral for at least 24 months post-completion is required.
Market context
In Maine, Medical Assistant earn-to-learn roles often draw interest because healthcare employers need dependable clinical support staff and training pathways can help fill that gap. These positions are competitive because they combine entry requirements, an exam benchmark, and a 24-month work commitment after completion, while offering benefits such as health, dental, vision, wellness programs, and paid parental leave. If you are considering applying, review the CASAS reading and math expectations early and confirm you are comfortable with the post-program commitment. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time.