Provide comprehensive classroom and clinical instruction to Medical Assistant students following the college curriculum. Assess student progress through written and hands-on evaluations while maintaining accurate academic and attendance records.
Requirements summary
Requires a credentialed Medical Assistant certification (e.g., CMA, RMA, CCMA) and at least three years of healthcare experience, including ambulatory care. Candidates must have knowledge of educational theory and techniques, with postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department [https://www.lackawanna.edu/offices-and-departments/continuing-education/] helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient [https://www.lackawanna.edu/offices-and-departments/admissions/tuition-and-fees/] regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities.
Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
Essential functions, primary responsibilities and objectives
Medical Assistant Program instructional staff must provide guidance, supervision, and instruction to students, direct student learning, assess student progress in achieving the requirements of the program in the appropriate learning domains, and ensure that the medical and clinical components of the program curriculum meet current acceptable performance standards.
This is a part-time position based at our Hazleton Center.
Essential functions
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Provides comprehensive course/classroom instruction within specified program areas; follows the curriculum developed by the College.
Creates a learning environment that is conducive to learning and consistent with accepted educational practice.
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Teaches and advises students; improves student outcomes by utilizing a variety of instructional delivery.
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Represent the school in a positive and professional manner with prospective, current, and former students, staff, and the community.
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Serve as the instructor for the programs as scheduled.
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Develop and present comprehensive lesson plans according the curriculum provided for the program.
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Demonstrate all psychomotor and affective competencies with accuracy according to curriculum provided for the program and industry standards.
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Perform both written and hands-on assessments for the program, including but not limited to chapter examinations, and skill/competency assessments covering all cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
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Maintain accurate written/electronic records of student’s attendance, chapter grades, competency assessments, web-based programs’ assignments, final exams, clinical grades, and overall averages.
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Monitor student progress and performance and make referrals when deemed necessary.
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Provides accurate grade and attendance records to Program Director and/or Center Director as requested.
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Assists with Orientation process for students.
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Maintains an updated inventory of all supplies and equipment necessary for the programs.
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Informs Program Director and/or Center Director of any broken or malfunctioning equipment.
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Responsible for maintaining a stable and engaging classroom environment while presenting oneself in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with the program and school guidelines, policies, and practices.
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Responsible for assuring all school and program policies are abided by and maintained throughout the programs duration and reports any and all violations to the Program Director and/or Center Director 16.
Helps aid in quality assurance of the program and sharing updating information as provided by national and industry standards with the Program Director.
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Responsible for maintaining CEU’s and keeping personal certifications current.
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Responsible for setting up students with all web-based accounts, the training and navigation of the accounts, as well as the registration process for the national certification exam and access to online resources.
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Administers national certification exams.
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All other duties as assigned.
Key competancies
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Ability to communicate in Spanish/bilingual strongly preferred.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented.
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Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
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Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.
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Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills to effectively relate to diverse personalities.
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Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with others.
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Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
Education
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program and be credentialed in good standing by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
A. Cma (Aama)
b. RMA (AMT)
c. NCMA (NCCT) taken after November 30, 2010
d. CCMA (NHA) taken after January 30, 2011
e. CMAC (AMCA) taken after October 8, 2015
Or be current and in good standing in another Healthcare-related field with verifiable evidence of experience listed below.
Have instruction in educational theory and techniques. 1. Educational theories and techniques may be demonstrated by documentation of completed college courses, seminars, or in-service sessions on topics including, but not limited to, learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, or assessment techniques.
Experience
Have a minimum of three years of employment in a healthcare facility, including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures as performed by medical assistants.
Knowledge of Phlebotomy and ECG procedures a must.
Current and competent in the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by education and/or experience.
Have a minimum of one year teaching experience in postsecondary and/or vocational/technical education preferred.
Copies of Certifications are required.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, July 3, 2026. No phone calls, please.
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