Medical Assisting Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue • Covington, KY

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About The Position

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is seeking a full-time Medical Assisting Instructor to deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction that prepares students for careers in medical assisting. The instructor supports student success, skills development, and program outcomes, and contributes to the quality and growth of the Medical Assisting Program across multiple campuses. A flexible schedule is necessary; classes may be offered during the day, evening, and on Saturdays. Instruction may be in person or online, including hybrid or asynchronous courses.

The instructor maintains responsibility for the Medical Assisting curriculum and helps develop, evaluate, and update curriculum, syllabi, and instructional materials. The role also includes student advising and mentoring, course planning, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and maintaining program accreditation through CAAHEP and MAERB. The primary location is Newton.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from a MAERB-accredited organization, such as AAMA.
• At least three years of full-time work experience in medical assisting, medical assisting education, or a related healthcare field within the last seven years.
• Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy the accrediting bodies applicable to the assigned course.
• Applicants must submit an online application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience teaching, advising, or mentoring college-level students with broad, diverse backgrounds.
• American Heart Association certification to teach BLS for Health Care Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction for Medical Assisting courses, including day, evening, and Saturday offerings.
• Teach in-person and online courses, including hybrid or asynchronous courses, using effective and innovative pedagogical strategies.
• Teach lecture, laboratory, and clinical components of the Medical Assisting curriculum.
• Assist in developing, evaluating, and updating program curriculum, syllabi, and instructional materials.
• Advise and mentor students and support their academic success, retention, and professional growth.
• Participate in textbook selection and course planning in alignment with program goals and accrediting standards.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintain program accreditation through CAAHEP and MAERB.

Benefits

• Paid state holidays.
• Accrued annual and sick leave.
• State of Georgia Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

What This Job Offers

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