Medical Assisting Instructor - PT
Education Affiliates
Location
Towson, Maryland
Quick overview
The primary responsibility is to teach Medical Assisting courses to students. Additionally, the instructor will provide academic advising and participate in department meetings and graduation events.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Medical Assistant certificate or diploma and at least three years of clinical experience. Required certifications include RMA, CMA, or CCMA, with an associate degree and prior teaching experience preferred.
Job description
Medical Assisting Instructor - PT
About The Job
Fortis Institute in Towson MD is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Medical Assistant to join its faculty. If you have a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-world career skills in high-demand occupations, leading 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 Program.
- This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education.
- The primary responsibility will be to teach Medical Assisting courses.
- The typical teaching load is two courses each term, with one or two preparations.
- 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 Assistant program resulting in a certificate of completion or a diploma, an associate degree is preferred but not required
- Certifications:
- RMA and/or
- CMA and/or
- CCMA
- At least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient-facing clinical setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
- Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred
