Adult Education: Medical Assistant (MA) Instructor ~ Part-Time

Medina County Career Center•Medina, OH

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Instructor transfers knowledge to students in the medical assisting subject area. The instructor ensures that syllabi, learning objectives, lesson plans, instructional materials, tools, equipment, and supplies are available for instruction. The instructor coordinates with adult education administrators and staff to ensure grades, attendance, and other required information are maintained in student records. The instructor also prepares students to sit for certification or licensing examinations, as appropriate. The role is hourly, with workweek and work year determined as needed. The starting date is to be determined. Salary is based on appropriate placement on the Adult Education Employees Salary Schedule, according to experience and education. The instructor reports to the Superintendent or designee.

Requirements

High school diploma or possession of a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
At least three years of recent healthcare experience as a medical assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or in a related healthcare role, with responsibilities directly relevant to medical assisting.
Demonstrated knowledge and competency in the clinical and administrative procedures included in the medical assisting curriculum.
Documented education or training in instructional methodology, including teaching strategies, student assessment, curriculum development, or related educational practices, as required by CAAHEP/MAERB Standards.
Ability to provide effective classroom and laboratory instruction and evaluate student achievement of required competencies.
Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and technology skills.
Ability to meet all applicable COE and CAAHEP/MAERB faculty qualification requirements.
Experience using learning management systems and electronic health records.
Ability to work weekend, evening, and/or summer hours.
Ability to work quickly and independently, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain positive, effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, associates, vendors, and community members while demonstrating professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a healthcare- or education-related field.
Current medical assisting certification, such as CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT).
Five or more years of experience in medical assisting or ambulatory healthcare.
Previous teaching experience in adult education, postsecondary education, or healthcare training.
Experience teaching both clinical and administrative medical assisting skills.
Familiarity with the MAERB Core Curriculum and CAAHEP accreditation standards.
Experience developing lesson plans, conducting laboratory simulations, and evaluating student competencies.
Experience preparing students for national medical assisting certification examinations.

Responsibilities

Transfer knowledge to students in the medical assisting subject area.
Ensure syllabi, learning objectives, lesson plans, instructional materials, tools, equipment, and supplies are available for instruction.
Coordinate with adult education administrators and staff to ensure grades, attendance, and other required information are available in student records.
Prepare students to sit for certification or licensing examinations, as appropriate.
Organize and communicate curriculum, lesson plans, and learning objectives, and ensure they are used and aligned with class objectives.
Provide classroom and laboratory instruction and evaluate student achievement of required competencies.