Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant

COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Western Idaho invites applications for a part-time Medical Assisting Lab Assistant. You will support instructors in the clinical lab, guide students through hands-on skills, and help create a safe, productive learning environment.

This role focuses on preparing labs, maintaining equipment and supplies, and modeling professional standards as you stay current with medical assisting practices and program expectations.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Current in Clinical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors during lab sessions by demonstrating and reinforcing medical assisting skills.
• Guide students through hands-on lab activities, ensuring a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment.
• Set up, organize, and clean lab spaces and equipment according to daily study plans and safety protocols.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available and properly maintained to support instructional needs.
• Uphold college and program policies for lab operations, safety, and compliance.
• Stay current in clinical practice to maintain expertise in medical assisting procedures.
• Support program activities that enhance instructional quality and student success.

Skills

Medical assisting

Clinical supervision

Education

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Current in Clinical Practice

Job description

Get started on your future at CWI, and join us in empowering lives and our community.

Are you passionate about healthcare and love helping others learn? Join the College of Western Idaho as a Medical Assisting Lab Assistant and play a key role in preparing the next generation of medical professionals! In this dynamic, hands-on position, you’ll support instructors in the lab, guide students through clinical skills, and ensure lab environments are ready for engaging, real-world learning experiences. This is a great opportunity to share your expertise, stay connected to clinical practice, and make a lasting impact on students pursuing rewarding careers in the medical field—all while working with a supportive and collaborative team at CWI.

Why Join CWI?

At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Essential Functions:

Support Quality Instruction and Student Learning

• Assist instructors during lab sessions by demonstrating and reinforcing medical assisting skills.
• Guide students through hands-on lab activities, ensuring a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment.
• Serve as a professional role model, exemplifying the standards and values of the medical assisting profession.

Maintain and Prepare Laboratory Environments

• Set up, organize, and clean lab spaces and equipment according to daily study plans and safety protocols.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available and properly maintained to support instructional needs.
• Uphold college and program policies for lab operations, safety, and compliance.

Contribute to Program Excellence and Professional Growth

• Participate in orientation, mentoring, and course team meetings as requested.
• Stay current in clinical practice to maintain expertise in medical assisting procedures.
• Support program activities that enhance instructional quality and student success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
Current in Clinical Practice

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

• This is a part-time position starting in the Spring 2027 semester, 5-10 hours a week in the afternoons.
• Successful candidates are required to reside in Idaho by the first day of work for the College of Western Idaho.
• Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Interested?

We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.