Medical Assistant Instructor

Medical Assisting Instructor – Put Your Clinical Experience to WorkAre you an experienced Medical Assistant who's ready for a change from the fast pace of daily patient care? Looking for a stable, meaningful role where you can share your knowledge without the physical demands of full-time clinical work?This is your opportunity to stay in healthcare, inspire the next generation of Medical Assistants, and build a rewarding career in education.We're looking for skilled medical professionals — not career educators. If you know medical assisting, we'll teach you how to teach.What You'll Be DoingAs a Medical Assisting Instructor, you'll bring real-world clinical experience into the classroom and lab, helping students connect textbook concepts to what actually happens in today's healthcare environments.You will:Teach medical assisting concepts through classroom instruction, skills lab demonstrations, and hands-on trainingDemonstrate clinical procedures such as vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, infection control, specimen collection, and basic patient care techniquesShare real-world experiences, industry standards, and best practices from modern healthcare settingsMentor students as they build technical skills, professionalism, and confidence in patient interactionPrepare students for certification and entry-level Medical Assisting rolesEvaluate student performance and provide constructive, supportive feedbackParticipate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional developmentWork independently while supported by a collaborative academic and administrative teamNo lesson plans from scratch. We provide curriculum, training, and instructional support.Minimum RequirementsMinimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or nurseHigh School Diploma or GED requiredGraduate from a Medical Assisting or nursing program preferredCurrent Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) or willingness to obtain at time of hireAbility to use common software programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and mentoring skillsWhy This Role?Formal and on-the-job training to transition into teachingOpportunity to shape the next generation of healthcare professionalsContinue your career in healthcare without the physical demands of full-time clinical workIf you're ready to step away from the exam room while staying in the profession you love, this could be the next rewarding chapter of your career!About our company:Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 7 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Part time, as needed hours will vary from term to term Immediate coverage need for Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am - 1:30pm Porter and Chester Institute