MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR

Comprehensive Community Health Centers Inc. • Glendale, CA

1h • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assisting Instructor delivers engaging, in-person instruction in Medical Assisting to develop students’ skills and competencies and prepare graduates for entry-level Medical Assistant employment. The role uses adult-learning principles, technology, and multimedia to teach the prescribed curriculum to a healthcare workforce. Instruction includes lectures, hands-on clinical lab skills, assessments, and examinations.

The instructor prepares and delivers the provided curriculum to meet learning outcomes, advises students on academic and career matters, supports student retention, and contributes to program and institutional initiatives. The position also supports Medical Assistant skill assessments, new employee training, remedial training, and administrative work as needed.

Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish, including reading and writing.
• Must be a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical Medical Assisting or a related healthcare field.
• Previous teaching experience at an institute of higher education.
• Current or active BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) certification.
• Previous experience with an online Learning Management System, such as Moodle or Canvas.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with diverse groups.
• Verifiable knowledge of Medical Assistant curricular content and knowledge of student assessment and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of generally accepted record-maintenance protocols and policies.
• Computer skills and willingness to learn new technologies and software; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and respect individual social and cultural traits.
• Ability to solve problems, multi-task, prioritize, document work, prepare reports, and organize work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow instructions, work under supervision, and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment and a regulatory climate involving state and federal oversight and payer contracts.
• Ability to travel to and attend professional meetings, conferences, training, and clinic sites.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Medical Assisting or a related healthcare field.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through NHA or AAMA.

Responsibilities

• Orient incoming students to course goals and requirements, the occupation, and industry requirements.
• Teach medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical specialties, techniques and procedures, and computer software applications.
• Prepare curriculum provided by the Program Director and assist with revisions to syllabi, lectures, lab exercises, tests, and instructional materials.
• Post and submit student grades in a timely manner.
• Provide individual and group academic and behavioral advising at regular intervals and as needed.
• Participate in program and student outcomes assessment.
• Use appropriate technology and equipment and a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Monitor and evaluate student work against learning outcomes and help students achieve the expected level of performance.
• Determine and record each student's academic progress; evaluate assignments and tests promptly with constructive comments.
• Consistently assess student performance and submit grade reports to the Program Director as directed.
• Maintain class retention by keeping daily attendance records, contacting absent students, recording absentee information, and communicating professionalism, attendance, academic concerns, and challenges to the Program Director.
• Support Medical Assistant skill assessments, new Medical Assistant training, and remedial training when needed.
• Maintain subject-area and teaching knowledge through continuing education.
• Complete other assigned administrative tasks, including support for registration, marketing and outreach, financial matters, and student services.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 100% employer-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off accrual, 10 paid holidays, and a wellness day off.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• $50 Fringe Marketplace stipend.
• Optional supplemental insurance.
• Participation in the company-wide profit-sharing program for eligible employees.
• Professional development and opportunities for internal growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed