Medical Assistant Instructor

 
Job #
65DF6059-A24A-4F59-85AE-14AC5CA38785
Created
May 2, 2025 9:54pm
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Instruct and implement the Medical Assistant program to educate students by the curriculum standards and objectives.

Medical Assistant Instructor Are you passionate about training and mentoring Medical Assistants and Interns? Join our team as a Medical Assistant Instructor and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals!

This is a full-time job opportunity, Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles.

  • Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and curriculum requirements.

  • Support student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

  • Assess and grade students’ coursework, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.

  • Address academic and behavioral concerns, notifying the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator as needed.

  • Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to mentor and assist students.

  • Supervise student externships, ensuring a productive learning experience.

  • Continuously review and recommend improvements to course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

  • Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board discussions, in-service training, graduations, workshops, and professional development events.

  • Complete required documentation, including student files, attendance records, incident reports, and early alerts.

  • Organize and coordinate guest lectures, community service field trips, and visits to medical facilities.

  • Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

  • Expertise in medical assisting subject matter.

  • Ability to design and execute engaging learning experiences.

  • Assess student knowledge and provide remediation strategies.

  • Model professionalism and commitment to the medical profession.

  • Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

  • Administer effective student assessments.

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and other computer applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a hospital-based program, or an equivalent institution.

  • Alternatively, at least three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors who are not graduates of an accredited program.

  • Three (3) years of full-time practical experience as a Medical Assistant.

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and other computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Classroom teaching experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

  • Preferred: Current, unencumbered registration or certification through a nationally recognized agency (CMA or RMA).

  • If applicable, must hold a current license, certification, or credential as required by local, state, and federal laws.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hiring Range: $20.80–$24.96 per hour

  • Health Coverage: Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 10% employer match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) (minimum 1,000 hours per year required)

  • Additional Benefits: Short-term & long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick leave (PSL), and holidays

  • Additional Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and employee perks/discounts

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