Instructor/Program Coordinator - Medical Assisting Program

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Somerset, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Somerset Community College is accepting applications for an Instructor/Program
Coordinator - Medical Assisting Program on the Laurel Campus.

Job Duties:

Instructional Responsibilities:
• Teach medical assisting courses across clinical and administrative content
areas;

• Evaluate student learning and maintain accurate academic records;

• Demonstrate effective teaching strategies appropriate to student level and
program outcomes;

• Supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings;

Program Coordinator and other job duties:
• Coordinate clinical education experiences, including site placement,
communication, and evaluation;

• Maintain relationships with clinical partners and ensure quality clinical
learning environments;

• Assist with program scheduling, accreditation support, and regulatory
compliance;

• Participate in program assessment, outcomes tracking, and continuous
improvement processes;

• Contribute to development and revision of curriculum, policies, and
procedures;

• Serve on program, division, and college committees;

• Participate in student advising and recruitment activities;

• Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge of medical
assisting practice;

• Support program initiatives and community engagement efforts;

• May oversee accreditation related activities;

• Participate in education leadership activities;

• Participate in internal service activities (serve on college and systemwide
committees and participate in meetings;

• Participate in external service (activities performed in the community);

• Complete annual performance reviews for assigned faculty;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (AAS or AS) in Medical Assisting or closely related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience as a certified Medical Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education (e.g., Bachelor's degree) in related field
• Experience in a supervisory, lead, or training role within a medical assisting setting
• Previous teaching, clinical instruction, or student supervision experience
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, or accreditation processes
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program, preferably with familiarity of program structure and outcomes
• Preference will be given to candidates credentialed as CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT).

Responsibilities

• Teach medical assisting courses across clinical and administrative content areas
• Evaluate student learning and maintain accurate academic records
• Demonstrate effective teaching strategies appropriate to student level and program outcomes
• Supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings
• Coordinate clinical education experiences, including site placement, communication, and evaluation
• Maintain relationships with clinical partners and ensure quality clinical learning environments
• Assist with program scheduling, accreditation support, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in program assessment, outcomes tracking, and continuous improvement processes
• Contribute to development and revision of curriculum, policies, and procedures
• Serve on program, division, and college committees
• Participate in student advising and recruitment activities
• Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge of medical assisting practice
• Support program initiatives and community engagement efforts
• May oversee accreditation related activities
• Participate in education leadership activities
• Participate in internal service activities (serve on college and systemwide committees and participate in meetings
• Participate in external service (activities performed in the community)
• Complete annual performance reviews for assigned faculty
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree