Medical Adminstrative Assistant Instructors (Part-Time)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 57,859 - 66,124; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, VA is seeking a part-time adjunct to teach the CMAA course. Classes occur on campus with occasional remote work, and evenings or weekends are typical.

The instructor will deliver the CMAA curriculum, prepare students for the CMAA exam, assess progress, and maintain records while supporting certification preparation and departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Must be or have been a medical assistant or front‑office medical staff member with at least one year of experience performing medical administrative assistant tasks.
• Expert‑level skills and knowledge necessary to pass the CMAA exam.
• Knowledge of local and regional health‑care facilities and systems.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Associate’s degree in a related health‑care field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Experience in teaching adult learners and proficiency with Canvas or a similar Learning Management System.
• Five years of work experience in a patient‑care setting or medical office field.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in classroom and skills‑lab settings, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills required to pass the National Healthcareer Association CMAA exam.
• Deliver the established course curriculum and monitor student progress.
• Transfer knowledge to support certification preparation, troubleshoot classroom technical issues, and track equipment usage and inventory.
• Assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency and maintain attendance and grades in accordance with college policies.
• Assist with content development and curriculum as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned and support the agency or state government in emergency declarations.

Skills

Medical administrative tasks

Course instruction

Student assessment

Canvas LMS

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in health-care field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Title: Medical Administrative Assistant Instructor (Part‑Time)
Location: Roanoke, VA
Pay Range: $42–$48 per hour

Job Overview

Virginia Western Community College, a two‑year public institution under the Virginia Community College System, is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty to teach the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) course. Classes are held primarily on campus with possible remote work and are scheduled during weekday evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in both classroom and skills‑lab settings, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills required to pass the National Healthcareer Association CMAA exam.
• Deliver the established course curriculum and monitor student progress.
• Transfer knowledge to support certification preparation, troubleshoot classroom technical issues, and track equipment usage and inventory.
• Assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency and maintain attendance and grades in accordance with college policies.
• Assist with content development and curriculum as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned and support the agency or state government in emergency declarations.

Qualifications

• Must be or have been a medical assistant or front‑office medical staff member with at least one year of experience performing medical administrative assistant tasks.
• Expert‑level skills and knowledge necessary to pass the CMAA exam.
• Knowledge of local and regional health‑care facilities and systems.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Associate’s degree in a related health‑care field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Experience in teaching adult learners and proficiency with Canvas or a similar Learning Management System.
• Five years of work experience in a patient‑care setting or medical office field.

Additional Considerations

• Proven ability to provide instruction in accelerated formats geared toward certification exam preparation.
• Demonstrated track record of high student credential and institutional outcomes.
• Operation of a state vehicle not required.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes when requested.