Clinical Medical Assisting Instructor: Teach & Mentor

Gulf Coast College; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Critical illness, accident, and health

Pet insurance and pet discount program

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Gulf Coast College seeks a Clinical Medical Assisting Instructor to join our academic team. The role is ideal for an experienced Medical Assistant who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping students build the skills and confidence needed to begin successful careers in healthcare.

The instructor will provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in clinical and administrative medical assisting, using lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, and instructional technology to support

Qualifications

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant required.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional Medical Assistant experience with relevant clinical experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of clinical and administrative medical assisting, including phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, vital signs, medical documentation, billing, and medical terminology.
• Previous teaching, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and support students in both classroom and hands-on learning environments.
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification and/or Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction in accordance with approved curriculum and course objectives.
• Demonstrate and teach clinical and administrative medical assisting skills.
• Provide hands-on laboratory instruction and evaluate student competency.
• Administer assignments, examinations, and practical skills assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student progress records.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and safe classroom and laboratory environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Assist with curriculum and instructional improvements as needed.
• Model the professionalism and workplace expectations required in the healthcare field.

Skills

Medical assisting

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

BLS Instructor certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Job description

Gulf Coast College seeks a Clinical Medical Assisting Instructor to join our academic team. The role is ideal for an experienced Medical Assistant who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping students build the skills and confidence needed to begin successful careers in healthcare.

The instructor will provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in clinical and administrative medical assisting, using lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, and instructional technology to support