Medical Assisting Instructor

State of Georgia; Covington (GA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Newton is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Medical Assisting Instructor to deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, preparing students for successful careers in medical assisting.

The instructor will also support student success, skills development, and program outcomes across multiple campuses, with a flexible schedule including day, evening, and Saturday offerings and compliance with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Current CMA credential from MAERB-accredited organization (e.g., AAMA).
• At least three years of full-time work experience in medical assisting, medical assisting education, or a related healthcare field within the last seven years.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction for Medical Assisting courses, including day, evening, and Saturday offerings.
• Teach both in-person and online (hybrid or asynchronous) courses using effective and innovative pedagogical strategies.
• Maintain responsibility for all phases of the Medical Assisting curriculum, including lecture, lab, and clinical instruction.
• Assist in developing, evaluating, and updating program curriculum, syllabi, and instructional materials.
• Advise and mentor students; support academic success, retention, and professional growth.
• Participate in textbook selection and course planning in alignment with program goals and accrediting standards.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintain program accreditation through CAAHEP and MAERB.

Job description

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Job Title:

Medical Assisting Instructor

Agency:

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004513

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$55,000

Job Description:

POSITION: FULL TIME MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR

PRIMARY LOCATION: Newton

DESCRIPTION: Georgia Piedmont Technical College is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Medical Assisting Instructor to provide high-quality instruction within the Medical Assisting Program. The instructor will be responsible for delivering engaging classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction that prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies required for successful careers in medical assisting. This position will also support student success, skills development, and program outcomes while contributing to the continued growth and quality of the Medical Assisting Program across multiple campuses. A flexible work schedule is necessary, as classes may be taught during day, evening, and Saturday periods.

ESSENTIAL JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction for Medical Assisting courses, including day, evening, and Saturday offerings.
• Teach both in-person and online (hybrid or asynchronous) courses using effective and innovative pedagogical strategies.
• Maintain responsibility for all phases of the Medical Assisting curriculum, including lecture, lab, and clinical instruction.
• Assist in developing, evaluating, and updating program curriculum, syllabi, and instructional materials.
• Advise and mentor students; support academic success, retention, and professional growth.
• Participate in textbook selection and course planning in alignment with program goals and accrediting standards.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintain program accreditation through CAAHEP and MAERB.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from a MAERB-accredited organization (e.g., AAMA).
• At least three years of full-time work experience in medical assisting, medical assisting education, or a related healthcare field within the last seven years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience in teaching/advising/mentoring college-level students with broad, diverse backgrounds is desired. Certified by the American Heart Association to teach BLS for Health Care Providers.

SALARY/BENEFITS: $55,000 per year This is a full-time position with paid state holidays, accrued annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.