Facilitator/Trainer - Medical Assistant

Mott Community College; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott Community College is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant instructor to lead clinical and administrative skill instruction. The role includes hands-on lab supervision, lecture delivery, and alignment with national credentialing standards and Michigan healthcare regulations.

The position requires current CMA/ RMA/ CCMA certification, BLS, and an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting or related field, plus 3 years of ambulatory care experience.

Qualifications

• Active national certification as Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
• CPR/BLS certification
• Associate degree in Medical Assisting or related allied health field
• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice in ambulatory/outpatient setting
• State of Michigan background check and required immunizations (TB, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, flu)

Responsibilities

• Deliver lecture and hands-on laboratory instruction in clinical and administrative skills.
• Develop syllabi, lesson plans, lab protocols, and assessment rubrics.
• Ensure OSHA/ HIPAA compliance during lab simulations.
• Evaluate student competency and provide feedback/remediation.
• Maintain academic and attendance records in LMS and admin systems.
• Prepare students for national credentialing exams (CMA, RMA, CCMA).
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment and accreditation processes.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Injections

Infection control

Electronic Health Records

Scheduling

Billing/coding

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job

Provides instructional leadership, clinical simulation training, and hands‑on laboratory instruction for students enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program. Responsible for teaching administrative and clinical skill sets aligned with national credentialing standards ( AAMA , AMT , NHA ) and State of Michigan healthcare regulations. Prepares students for entry‑level practice in outpatient clinics, physician offices, and ambulatory care settings.

Supervisory Responsibility

Direct academic and laboratory supervision of students during course instruction, skill check-offs, and clinical lab sessions. No direct employee supervision.

Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities

1. Deliver high-quality lecture and practical laboratory instruction in clinical competencies (e.g., phlebotomy, EKG , vital signs, specimen processing, injections, infection control) and administrative functions (e.g., Electronic Health Records, scheduling, billing/coding fundamentals).


2. Develop and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, lab setup protocols, and skill assessment rubrics aligned with program outcomes and institutional guidelines.


3. Ensure strict student adherence to OSHA standards, HIPAA regulations, CDC infection control guidelines, and college safety protocols during lab simulations.


4. Evaluate and document student competency in clinical and administrative skills, providing constructive feedback and remediation as needed.


5. Maintain accurate academic and attendance records using college learning management and administrative software.


6. Prepare students for national credentialing examinations ( AAMA CMA , AMT RMA , or NHA CCMA ), including registration, payment, validation, etc.


7. Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, faculty meetings, and institutional accreditation processes.

Qualifications

1. Active National Certification: Must possess and maintain an active national certification as a Medical Assistant from an accredited agency: Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA ) via AAMA ; Registered Medical Assistant ( RMA ) via AMT ; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant ( CCMA ) via NHA


2. Healthcare CPR Certification: Active Basic Life Support ( BLS ) for Healthcare Providers ( AHA standard).


3. Education: Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, Health Sciences, Nursing, or a related allied health discipline from an accredited institution.


4. Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical practice experience as a certified/registered medical assistant in an ambulatory care or outpatient clinical setting.


5. State & Regulatory Clearances:
   
   
   
   1. Must pass a State of Michigan Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ) prior to employment in accordance with state healthcare instructional environments.
   
   
   2. Must pass a 10-panel drug screening and provide proof of required immunizations (TB, Hepatitis B, MMR , Varicella, Tdap, annual flu).
   
   
   
   


6. High level of proficiency in clinical procedures (venipuncture, injections, vital signs) and systems.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or Higher Education.


• Prior teaching, clinical instruction, or preceptorship experience at the community college or vocational level.


• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and modern educational technology.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move actively around clinical lab spaces for extended periods (up to 4-6 hours).


• Fine motor dexterity required to safely demonstrate clinical procedures and handle medical tools/needles.


• Ability to lift and carry laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 25-30 lbs.

Work Schedule

Varies based on course assignments and departmental need; may include day, evening, or weekend lecture and lab sessions

Additional Application Deadline Information

(If specific deadline) - The College reserves the right to extend the application deadline or reopen the search if a sufficient pool is not established. Notice of such a decision will be indicated in the posting.

(If no specific deadline) - The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

(Temporary hires only) - The College reserves the right to hold interviews and make a selection decision while the position is posted, which may result in a selection decision being made prior to the review of all applications and/or before the posting closes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].