Medical Assistant Instructor

Southern California Health Institute; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern California Health Institute (SOCHi) in the Los Angeles metropolitan area seeks a Medical Assistant Instructor to teach medical assisting concepts, clinical procedures, and professional standards. This part-time, hybrid role combines on-campus sessions with remote planning and grading responsibilities.

You will develop lectures, supervise hands-on practice, evaluate student performance, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Medical Assisting and Medicine with clear clinical and administrative instruction.
• Experience creating lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with program outcomes.
• Ability to integrate Medical Assisting Skills into training and demonstrations.
• Prior teaching or clinical training experience in healthcare or education preferred.
• Certification or licensure as Medical Assistant; health-related degree preferred.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and commitment to equity and student success.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with basic computer and learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures and demonstrations in medical assisting.
• Supervise hands-on skills practice and assess student performance.
• Maintain accurate academic records and align with curriculum.
• Collaborate with program leadership to update curriculum to industry practices.
• Support student readiness for certification or employment.

Skills

Medical Assisting

Medicine

Curriculum Development

Instructional Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Equity & Inclusion

Hybrid Work

Educational Technology

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Associate or Bachelor's in Health-related Field

Teaching/Training Experience

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Educational Software

Job description

Company Description Southern California Health Institute (SOCHi), founded in 1996, is dedicated to preparing students for careers in wellness and healthcare through focused, hands‑on education. The institute has graduated over 2,000 students across programs in allied health and wellness. SOCHi’s programs emphasize integrated approaches to health, combining therapeutic techniques, exercise, and medical knowledge to support patient and client wellbeing. Students benefit from specialized coursework to prepare them for a career, as well as financial aid and job assistance for those who qualify.

Role Description The Medical Assistant Instructor is responsible for teaching and mentoring students in medical assisting concepts, clinical procedures, and professional standards within SOCHi’s instructional framework. This part‑time, hybrid role is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with a combination of on‑campus teaching and some work‑from‑home responsibilities such as lesson planning, grading, and virtual student support. Day‑to‑day tasks include developing and delivering lectures and demonstrations, supervising hands‑on skills practice, evaluating student performance, and maintaining accurate academic records. The instructor collaborates with program leadership to align curriculum with current industry practices, supports student readiness for certification or employment, and fosters an inclusive, respectful learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Medical Assisting and Medicine, with the ability to teach clinical and administrative procedures clearly and effectively.
• Experience with Curriculum Development, including creating lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with program outcomes.
• Working knowledge of Medical Assisting Skills and the capability to integrate these subjects into medical assisting training.
• Previous teaching, mentoring, or clinical training experience in a healthcare or educational setting is highly beneficial.
• Relevant certification or licensure as a Medical Assistant or healthcare professional; associate or bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills, with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, using basic computer and learning technologies for instructional and administrative tasks.