Medical Assistant Instructor

Medical Assisting Instructor (Part-Time | Saturday Position)

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.

• 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

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)
• 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

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience as a Lead MA, Nurse or Preceptor
Experience training or onboarding new hires

Why Join Us?

• Predictable Schedule: 4–6 hours per week (morning)
• Competitive Compensation: $23–$27/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!