Medical Assisting Instructor - PT
Education Affiliates
Location
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Quick overview
The instructor is responsible for delivering prepared medical assisting curriculum and managing classroom and laboratory activities. They must also provide academic advising to students and maintain accurate grading and attendance records.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have at least three years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant and hold relevant certifications such as RMA, CMA, or CCMA. A certificate or diploma from an accredited program is required, with an associate degree preferred.
Job description
The Medical Assistant Program Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities. The Instructor is responsible for submitting assigned grading and attendance documentation to meet deadlines.
About The Job
Fortis Institute in Port St Lucie is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Medical Assistant to join its faculty. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our Medical Assisting. This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education. The primary responsibility will be to teach Medical Assisting courses. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma; an associate degree is preferred
- Certifications:
- RMA and/or
- CMA and/or
- CCMA
- At least three years of experience as an MA in a clinical setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated and results-driven
- Prior higher education, postsecondary teaching experience preferred
