Technical Instructor (Medical Assistant)

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver curriculum for Medical Assistant courses, including classroom and online instruction, laboratory demonstrations, practical skills training, and clinical coordination.
• Deliver instruction and demonstration of clinical procedures (e.g., vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, EKG, patient transfer) and administrative tasks (e.g., scheduling, billing, electronic health records).
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with program objectives.
• Evaluate student performance in the classroom and clinical setting and provide timely feedback.
• Observe and assess student performance in the clinical setting while ensuring tasks are performed in a safe and competent manner.
• Assist students in the development of understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Stay current with industry trends, certification requirements, and best practices in medical assisting.
• Develop and maintain an engaging classroom culture that optimizes student learning.
• Advise and mentor students to support academic and professional growth.
• Use continuous quality improvement techniques to determine the effectiveness of instruction and student success.
• Build and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners and facilitate advisory board meetings each semester.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, program improvement initiatives, and serve on campus-wide shared governance council, as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and job-related duties.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or higher in a related healthcare field.
• At least three years of work experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of clinical and administrative medical assisting procedures.
• Proven effective communication skills and proficiency with technology and electronic health record systems.
• Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or higher in a related healthcare field.
• Official educational transcripts are required at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Classroom, laboratory, and off-site clinical settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Associate degree in healthcare or education.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Assistant Dean, Health Occupations Pam Masters pamela.masters@washburn.edu [pamela.masters@washburn.edu].

Exempt, Full time, Mon-Fri, 7: 30am-4:00pm Background Check Required Drug Screen Required