Position Description:
Medical Assisting Instructor (Part-Time | 1 Saturday Morning per Week)
Are you an experienced Healthcare Professional looking to expand your impact without leaving your full-time hospital or clinic role?
Skilltrade is a private allied-health career training school seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Medical Assistant or higher credentialed individual to serve as an instructor in our program and help develop certification-ready, workforce-ready Medical Assistants.
This is a perfect opportunity for:
Someone passionate about healthcare education, committed to helping students develop the skills necessary to excel in the field of medical assisting.
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Lead Medical Assistants
- Educators at heart who want to shape the next generation
- Professionals seeking predictable supplemental income
Leaders looking to strengthen their resume with instructional experience
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What You’ll Do
This role involves teaching adult students enrolled in a structured, certification-focused training program that prepares graduates for national credentialing exams and entry-level roles in healthcare facilities.
- Deliver hands-on lab instruction aligned with current industry standards
- Demonstrate workflows, patient interaction, and infection prevention best practices
- Reinforce exam-readiness strategies tied to CCMA certification
- Coach students on professionalism and clinical expectations
- Evaluate competency through skills checkoffs and practical assessments
- Maintain accurate attendance and grading records
- Partner with leadership to ensure students are workforce-ready
We provide the curriculum, lesson plans, and onboarding support. Prior teaching experience is not required — but professionalism and subject-matter mastery are.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)
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Minimum 2+ years of hands-on medical assistant experience
- Current BLS Certification
- Strong knowledge of medical assisting procedures, medical office operations, and patient care
- Clear, confident communication skills
- A mentoring mindset and commitment to high standards
Reliable, punctual, and organized
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Preferred (but not required)
- Experience as a Lead MA, Nurse or Preceptor
Experience training or onboarding new hires
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Why Join Us?
- Predictable Schedule: 4–6 hours per week (morning)
- Competitive Compensation: $20–$30/hour (based on experience)
- Leadership Development
- Opportunity to shape future professionals
- Supportive academic leadership team
If you take pride in your craft and want to elevate the profession, this is your opportunity to teach with purpose.
Apply today!
