Medical Assisting Instructor

Comprehensive Community Health Centers•Glendale, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assisting Instructor provides engaging instruction in medical assisting to develop students’ skills and competencies through the prescribed curriculum, preparing graduates to compete for entry-level Medical Assistant positions with Comprehensive Community Health Centers. The instructor uses adult-learning principles, advanced technology, and multimedia to provide training for the nonprofit healthcare workforce. The position delivers prepared, current instruction aligned with learning outcomes; provides academic advising and career-related counseling; supports student retention; and contributes to program and institutional initiatives. The instructor maintains subject-area and teaching knowledge through continuing education.

Requirements

Associate's degree in medical assisting or a related healthcare field.
Credential as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Must be a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Five years of experience in medical assisting or a related healthcare field.
Experience teaching at an institute of higher education.
Experience using an online Learning Management System, such as Moodle.

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through NHA or AAMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Orient incoming students to course goals and requirements, the medical assisting occupation, and industry requirements.
Teach medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical specialties, techniques and procedures, and computer software applications.
Prepare curriculum provided by the Chief Academic Officer and assist with revisions to program materials, syllabi, lectures, lab exercises and tests, and instructional materials.
Post student grades daily and weekly.
Provide individual and group advising on academic and behavioral issues at regular intervals and as needed.
Participate in program and student-outcome 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 support students in reaching achievement goals.
Determine and record each student’s academic progress; evaluate assignments and tests promptly with scores and constructive comments.
Evaluate student performance and submit grade reports to administration as directed.
Support class retention by maintaining daily attendance records, contacting absent students, recording absence information weekly, and communicating attendance concerns to the Chief Academic Officer.
Complete other administrative tasks and duties as assigned.
When needed because of staffing shortages, support Medical Assistant skill assessments, new Medical Assistant training, and remedial training.
Maintain knowledge through continuing education in the subject area, classroom management, or other teaching-related courses.

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).
Fringe Marketplace Stipend.
Optional supplemental insurance.
Participation in CCHC’s company-wide profit-sharing program for eligible employees.
Professional development and opportunities for internal growth and advancement.