Medical Assistant - Lead Instructor (full-time)

Are You Ready to Shape the Next Generation of Medical Assistants? If you’re passionate about teaching, mentoring, and leading in healthcare education, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact! We’re seeking a Medical Assistant Lead Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction while ensuring program excellence and student success.

Medical Assistant Lead Instructor

Location: Aurora, CO
Compensation: $25.62 - $32.03/hour (commensurate with experience)
Job Type: Full-Time

Are You Ready to Shape the Next Generation of Medical Assistants?

If you’re passionate about teaching, mentoring, and leading in healthcare education, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact! We’re seeking a Medical Assistant Lead Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction while ensuring program excellence and student success.

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Oversee program curriculum implementation, ensuring adherence to standards and objectives.

• Lead Advisory Board Meetings, communicating externship feedback, student progress, and community outcomes to leadership.

• Conduct externship site visits (qualifications + midpoint evaluations) and supervise students in collaboration with Career Services.

• Mentor new faculty, assist with onboarding, and provide ongoing team support.

• Review/update curriculum, textbooks, and materials, making recommendations for improvements.

• Track certification pass rates and contribute to the annual Program Effectiveness Plan (PEP).

• Ensure lab safety/compliance and maintain proper student-to-instructor ratios.

Teaching & Student Engagement:

• Design/deliver dynamic lesson plans using varied teaching techniques for diverse learning styles.

• Evaluate/grade student work within 72 hours and provide actionable feedback.

• Address academic/behavioral concerns promptly, documenting and escalating issues as needed.

• Host office hours, coordinate guest speakers, and organize field trips to healthcare facilities.

• Participate in faculty development, graduations, and accreditation-related activities.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree (accredited program) + graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (or 3+ years of equivalent training/experience).

• 3+ years of hands-on healthcare experience (including 40+ hours in ambulatory care).

• Classroom teaching experience.

• Active CMA/RMA certification (unencumbered) + any required state licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of teaching experience in Medical Assisting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, video-conferencing tools, and LMS platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Impact Lives while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

• Exceptional Benefits:

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

  • Retirement: 401(k) with 10% employer match + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) *(qualify after 1,000 hours/year)*.

  • Financial Security: Short-term/long-term disability, basic life insurance, FSA, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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

  • Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and exclusive employee discounts.

Apply Today!

Help us train the next wave of skilled Medical Assistants! Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your teaching and healthcare experience.