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Medical Assistant Instructor jobs are open across vocational schools, community colleges, and healthcare training centers, at every level from adjunct to program director, with specializations in clinical skills instruction, curriculum development, and certification exam prep. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT – INSTRUCTOR - PART TIME - MORNINGS - M-F
Have you ever thought about teaching?
Ross Education Holdings, Inc.’s non-profit secondary education centers are working to provide all students with the tools to become much needed health care professionals.
We are looking for experienced Medical Assistants to become fully trained instructors to teach year round classes as Primary Scheduled Instructors and Secondary Instructors ready to step in as needed for teaching assistant and substitutes as needed. Our schools and classes run year round.
Are you ready to change lives?
Medical Assistant Instructor duties include:
- Teach in the Medical Assisting classroom with a maximum of 24 students, covering clinical and administrative skills.
- Class sessions are 4.5 hours in either day or evening sessions.
- Learning the material and delivering lectures and demonstrations, working from the Ross lesson plans and curriculum.
- This is a part-time position, typically 9-27 hours per week.
Benefits*
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Monthly pay and direct deposit
- Some benefits require a minimal amount of scheduled hours per week.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in the medical assisting field and formal training from an accredited institution. Must be able to obtain a national certification as medical assistant. Individuals without a formal education, must have with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience working in the medical field and a national certification. Additional requirements or exceptions may be applicable based on the state, program, and accreditation requirements.
- Interest in teaching or prior experience
- Must be flexible and have a passion to learn and grow
Ross Graduates – please ask about our bonus for qualified grads returning to teach!
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Who's Hiring
- Unitek Learning12

- Zollege10

- SkillTrade8S
- College of Healthcare Professions8

- UEI College7

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical assistant instructor jobs.
- Current CMA, RMA, or equivalent medical assistant credential from AAMA or AMT
- Minimum two to five years of hands-on clinical medical assisting experience
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a health-related or education field
- Experience teaching or training adult learners in a classroom or clinical setting
- Familiarity with CAAHEP or ABHES programmatic accreditation standards
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical lab equipment
Tips for Your Medical Assistant Instructor Job Search
Highlight your dual clinical and teaching background
Employers want instructors who have worked as practicing medical assistants before moving into education. Lead your resume with your clinical hours and certifications like CMA or RMA, then follow with your teaching or training experience, so reviewers see both sides clearly.
List every credential and accreditation you hold
Many programs require instructors to hold a current AAMA or AMT credential and teach within an CAAHEP or ABHES accredited program. Name these explicitly on your resume so automated screening tools and hiring committees can confirm compliance at a glance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical assistant instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program type and delivery format
Job titles and expectations vary significantly between hospital-based training programs, for-profit vocational schools, and community college departments. Filter openings by institution type so your application materials speak directly to that program's student population and clinical partnership structure.
Prepare a teaching demonstration that mirrors real lab sessions
Many interview processes include a live or recorded microteach segment focused on a clinical procedure like phlebotomy or EKG placement. Practice delivering a five to ten minute hands-on demonstration to a non-expert audience, narrating each step clearly, since that format mirrors what students actually experience.
Negotiate release time for curriculum updates and CPD
Medical assistant instructors must keep content current with coding changes, scope-of-practice shifts, and credentialing exam updates. During offer negotiations, ask specifically about scheduled release time, professional development funding, and institutional support for maintaining your own active credential.
Medical Assistant Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical assistant instructors?
The companies hiring the most medical assistant instructors right now include Unitek Learning, Zollege, and SkillTrade, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at vocational schools and community colleges with established allied health departments.
How many medical assistant instructor jobs are remote?
About 18% of medical assistant instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical training component that most programs require on-site. Roles focused on didactic coursework, curriculum development, or online program coordination are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid scheduling.
How do you become a medical assistant instructor?
Start by earning and maintaining an active medical assistant credential such as the CMA or RMA, then accumulate several years of direct clinical experience across core competencies like phlebotomy, EKG, and administrative procedures. From there, complete formal education in a health-related field and pursue adjunct or clinical coordinator roles to build your teaching portfolio before applying for full instructor positions.
Can you get hired as a medical assistant instructor with little teaching experience?
Yes, strong clinical experience can offset limited classroom time if you frame it correctly. Emphasize any on-the-job training you led, externship supervision you provided, or in-service presentations you delivered. Applying first to part-time adjunct or lab assistant roles at accredited programs is a practical way to build a formal teaching record before moving into full-time instructor positions.
What does the medical assistant instructor interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screen focused on your credential status and clinical background, followed by an in-person interview with the program director and sometimes a faculty panel. A practical teaching demonstration covering a core clinical skill is common at this stage. Some institutions also ask you to review a sample lesson plan or accreditation document and discuss how you would update or deliver it.
Where can I find and apply to medical assistant instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to medical assistant instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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