Adjunct Medical Assistant Instructor

Porter & Chester Instit • Waterbury, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Medical Assisting Instructors are used on a part time, as needed basis. You’ll bring real-world clinical experience into the classroom and lab, helping students connect textbook concepts to what actually happens in today’s healthcare environments. This role offers an opportunity to stay in healthcare, inspire the next generation of Medical Assistants, and build a rewarding career in education. The position provides curriculum, training, and instructional support, so no lesson plans need to be created from scratch. It's an opportunity to continue your career in healthcare without the physical demands of full-time clinical work.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or nurse
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate from a Medical Assisting or nursing program preferred
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) or willingness to obtain at time of hire
• Ability to use common software programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills

Nice To Haves

• No teaching experience needed
• No lesson plans from scratch. We provide curriculum, training, and instructional support.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical assisting concepts through classroom instruction, skills lab demonstrations, and hands-on training
• Demonstrate clinical procedures such as vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, infection control, specimen collection, and basic patient care techniques
• Share real-world experiences, industry standards, and best practices from modern healthcare settings
• Mentor students as they build technical skills, professionalism, and confidence in patient interaction
• Prepare students for certification and entry-level Medical Assisting roles
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive, supportive feedback
• Participate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional development
• Work independently while supported by a collaborative academic and administrative team

Benefits

• Formal and on-the-job training to transition into teaching
• Opportunity to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals
• Continue your career in healthcare without the physical demands of full-time clinical work
• Paid instructor training and ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED