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Overview

Medical Assistant trainees are full-time, benefits-eligible, paid employees working to gain the education and training needed through the Dartmouth Health Career Institute to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.

Once hired as an MA trainee, you are guaranteed full-time employment in a Dartmouth Health Clinic upon successful completion of the 12-week training program.This posting is for available MA trainee positions atthese Dartmouth Health member locations:

* Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, NH

* Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

* Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, Windsor, VT

* New London Hospital, New London, NH

* Newport Health Center, Newport, NH

* Ottaquechee Health Center, Woodstock, VT

* Valley Regional Hospital, Claremont, NH

The classroom for the initial 12-week training program is located in Lebanon, NH.

Deadline to Apply for Spring MA Program: January 16, 2026

Spring MA Program Start Date: March 2, 2026

Responsibilities

The Role of a Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants (MA) are valued members of the clinical care team. They are the first person to welcome a patient to the clinic and set the stage for a comfortable, caring experience.

MA tasks include patient rooming and information collecting, medication reconciliation, obtaining vital signs, updating medical records, assisting clinicians during procedures, performing hearing and vision screens, and other clinical and administrative tasks as assigned.

Successful MAs thrive in a fast-paced team environment, have a strong work ethic, and are professionalism, kind and dependable.

Train to Become a Medical Assistant

If the role of an MA sounds like the ideal healthcare career for you, the Dartmouth Health Career Institute (DHCI) can provide all the education and training you need to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. We are currently accepting applications through January 16, 2026, for the training program starting on March 2, 2026.

You'll begin your MA training withan accelerated 12-week session in which you will complete 7 college-level courses to obtain required health sciences, professional and technical skills education.

Successful trainees then sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam administered by the National Heathcareer Association (NHA) and move into a Dartmouth Health clinic to complete a 2,000-hour Registered Apprenticeship through the US Department of Labor to gain more skills and competencies with on-the-job training and mentorship.

This posting is for the DHCI Training Program that takes place in a classroom located in Lebanon, NH. Trainees are hired for a specific clinic at one of these Dartmouth Health member locations:

* Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, NH

* Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

* Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, Windsor, VT

* New London Hospital, New London, NH

* Newport Health Center, Newport, NH

* Ottaquechee Health Center, Woodstock, VT

* Valley Regional Hospital, Claremont, NH

Qualifications

* Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team.

* Computer skills strongly preferred.

* Must be willing to complete all training program activities and assignments as scheduled which may include evenings and weekends.

* High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Required Licensure/Certifications

- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date. BLS training is provided during training program for those who do not already have certification.

* Area of Interest:LNA/MA

* Pay Range:$7.25/Hr. - $50.00/Hr.

* FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

* Shift:Day

* Job ID:36254

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.