Medical Assistant Instructor

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Healthcare Professions (CHCP), now part of HCA Healthcare, invites applications for a Medical Assistant Instructor. In this role you will deliver high-quality instruction to aspiring medical assistants, leveraging your clinical expertise to inspire and mentor students toward successful healthcare careers.

You will lead practical labs, mentor students, and collaborate with faculty to align curricula with industry standards, emphasizing professionalism and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the medical field.
• CMA credential required.
• Phlebotomy Certification and PCT Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum content effectively to Medical Assistant students, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
• Mentor and guide students in developing professional skills and industry-specific competencies.
• Use practical experience to provide real-world insights and examples that enhance the learning experience.
• Promote a positive, engaging classroom environment that encourages participation and student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to ensure alignment with institutional objectives and educational standards.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Classroom instruction

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential

Phlebotomy Certification

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Assistant Instructor with The College of Healthcare Professions you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Medical Assistant Instructor plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of skilled medical assistant professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in the medical field to inspire and mentor students, guiding them toward successful careers in healthcare.

As an instructor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality education and fostering a learning environment that emphasizes professionalism, hands-on learning, and student success.

Responsibilities

Deliver curriculum content effectively to Medical Assistant students, ensuring clarity and comprehension.

• Mentor and guide students in developing professional skills and industry-specific competencies.
• Use practical experience to provide real-world insights and examples that enhance the learning experience.
• Promote a positive, engaging classroom environment that encourages participation and student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to ensure alignment with institutional objectives and educational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the medical field. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.
• Phlebotomy Certification and Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification required.
• CPR certification preferred but not required.
• No prior teaching experience required — training will be provided.

Benefits

The College of Healthcare Professions, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), we prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare. Founded by physicians in 1988, CHCP has been dedicated to providing career-focused education and hands‑on training that helps students build the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s healthcare industry.

That same commitment to student success extends to our teams. At CHCP, you'll find a supportive, collaborative culture united by a shared purpose: changing lives through education and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Now part of HCA Healthcare, CHCP combines a student‑focused environment with the strength of one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Assistant Instructor opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.