Medical Assistant Instructor - Evening Classes

Community College of Rhode Island

Lincoln (RI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Community College of Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant Instructor to lead the full spectrum of MA competencies in a workforce training program. The role involves classroom, lab, and practical instruction aligned with RI scope of practice and industry standards.

The instructor will collaborate with program leadership and employer partners to ensure a high-quality educational experience, with day/evening/weekend hours as demand dictates and a focus on career readiness in

Qualifications

Must hold a current LPN, RN, CMA, CCMA, or RMA license in good standing and have 5 years of ambulatory care experience.
Knowledge of Rhode Island MA scope of practice and relevant regulations.
Familiarity with outpatient clinical workflow, patient intake, and care coordination.
Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and infection prevention practices.
Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or supervising healthcare staff or students.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Current American Heart Association BLS Provider certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LMS, and virtual meeting platforms.
Ability to work with diverse student populations.
Commitment to following the curriculum while adapting instruction to student needs.
Understanding of outpatient healthcare operations and team-based care.
Ability to teach both administrative and clinical MA competencies.
Ability to maintain confidential student and program records.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with healthcare standards.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, lab, and skills instruction using the approved Medical Assistant curriculum.
Teach administrative and clinical Medical Assistant competencies, including but not limited to:
Medical terminology
Anatomy and physiology
Patient communication
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Medical office operations
Vital signs
Infection prevention and control
Specimen collection
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Immunizations
Medication administration within the Rhode Island Medical Assistant scope of practice
Clinical documentation
Professionalism and employability skills
Ensure instruction reflects current Rhode Island laws, regulations, delegation requirements, and MA scope of practice.
Utilize a variety of instructional methods and active learning strategies to support diverse learning styles.
Deliver lesson plans and supplemental instructional materials to achieve course objectives.
Assess student knowledge and competency through laboratory and practical skills evaluations.
Maintain accurate attendance, grades, competency checklists, and student records.
Collaborate with program leadership regarding student progress, retention, and intervention strategies.
Maintain classroom and laboratory equipment while ensuring compliance with OSHA, infection prevention, and safety standards.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe instructional laboratory environments.
Participate in instructor meetings, instructor training, and professional development activities.
Model professional behavior and promote workplace readiness expected in outpatient healthcare settings.
Perform other duties as assigned.