Clinical Medical Assisting Instructor-Teach & Mentor in Lab

Blue Cliff College; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Pet insurance and pet discount program

Job summary

Blue Cliff College is seeking a Clinical Medical Assisting Instructor to join our academic team. This 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

Qualifications

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant required.
• Minimum of four 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

Clinical instruction

Phlebotomy

EKG/ECG

Spirometry

BLS Instructor certification

Student mentorship

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Blue Cliff College is seeking a Clinical Medical Assisting Instructor to join our academic team. This 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