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Adjunct Medical Assistant Instructor
- College
- Central Arizona College
- City
- Apache Junction, Arizona
- Where you’d teach
- On campus
- Job type
- Part-time
- Degree
- Medical assisting credential (preferred: Associate degree or higher in Medical Assisting/allied health)
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 26, 2026
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will: Provide didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction as assigned. Teach assigned MAERB Core Curriculum cognitive objectives and psychomotor and affective competencies. Follow approved course syllabi, curriculum maps, lesson plans, course schedules, and program policies. Provide instruction in an appropriate sequence that supports progression from theory to laboratory practice and clinical application.
Demonstrate medical assisting procedures using current standards of practice, infection-control principles, patient-safety practices, and applicable legal and ethical standards. Provide appropriate supervision during laboratory and clinical learning activities. Evaluate student performance using program-approved assessment instruments and competency evaluation criteria. Provide timely, objective, and documented assessments of student progress.
Verify and document student achievement of assigned psychomotor and affective competencies according to program requirements. Maintain accurate attendance, grade, competency, and student-performance records. Provide students with timely and constructive feedback. Identify students experiencing academic or skills-related difficulty and communicate concerns to the Program Director according to program policy.
Maintain student confidentiality and comply with FERPA, HIPAA, institutional policies, and applicable legal requirements. Maintain a safe laboratory and instructional environment. Ensure equipment and supplies are used safely and appropriately. Participate in orientation, faculty meetings, professional development, program assessment, and accreditation activities as requested.
Assist with collection and maintenance of documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with CAAHEP/MAERB Standards. Participate in curriculum review and continuous quality improvement activities when requested. Maintain professional conduct and serve as an appropriate role model for students entering the medical assisting profession. Perform other instructional duties consistent with the adjunct faculty role as assigned.
Student Competency Assessment When assigned responsibility for psychomotor or affective competency assessment, the instructor will: Use program-approved competency evaluation instruments. Apply established performance criteria consistently. Directly observe student performance when required. Provide opportunities for appropriate remediation and reassessment according to program policy.
Accurately document competency attempts and outcomes. Ensure required competencies are evaluated according to the MAERB Core Curriculum and program policies. Promptly submit completed competency documentation to the Program Director or designated program representative. Accreditation Responsibilities The instructor is expected to support the Medical Assisting Program's continued compliance with applicable CAAHEP Standards and MAERB policies by: Maintaining documentation demonstrating qualifications for assigned teaching responsibilities.
Maintaining documentation of education in instructional methodology. Providing updated credentials, licenses, certifications, transcripts, continuing education documentation, and curriculum vitae/résumé when requested. Following the approved Medical Assisting curriculum and competency assessment processes. Participating in accreditation-related activities, including program review and site-visit preparation, when requested.
Cooperating with program assessment and continuous quality-improvement activities. Immediately notifying the Program Director of changes that may affect the instructor's qualifications or ability to perform assigned responsibilities.
Qualifications
The Adjunct Medical Assistant Instructor must: Possess education, training, and/or professional experience appropriate to the medical assisting content assigned. Current nationally recognized medical assisting credential in good standing. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred. Demonstrate knowledge and competency in the subject matter being taught.
Have documented education in instructional methodology. Maintain professional knowledge and skills appropriate to assigned instructional responsibilities. Meet all faculty qualification requirements established by the sponsoring institution. Meet applicable CAAHEP/MAERB faculty qualification requirements.
Instructional methodology education may include documented college coursework, workshops, seminars, professional development, or in-service education addressing areas such as: Teaching methodology Learning theory Curriculum development or design Student assessment Test construction Evaluation techniques Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or higher in Medical Assisting, Allied Health, Healthcare, Education, or a related field. Recent clinical and/or administrative medical assisting experience. Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience. Experience teaching in a CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assisting program.
Familiarity with the MAERB Core Curriculum and competency-based education. Experience with learning management systems, electronic health records, and healthcare simulation. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities The instructor should demonstrate: Knowledge of current clinical and administrative medical assisting practices. Knowledge of infection prevention, OSHA requirements, HIPAA, patient safety, and healthcare legal and ethical principles.
Ability to demonstrate clinical and administrative procedures accurately and safely. Ability to evaluate cognitive, psychomotor, and affective student performance. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to provide constructive student feedback.
Ability to maintain accurate academic and competency records. Ability to use instructional technology, electronic learning systems, and healthcare technology appropriate to assigned courses. Commitment to professional, ethical, equitable, and student-centered instruction. Physical and Technical Requirements The instructor must be able to perform and demonstrate the essential clinical and administrative skills associated with assigned Medical Assisting courses, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements may include standing for extended periods, demonstrating clinical procedures, manipulating medical equipment and supplies, communicating effectively with students, and maintaining a safe instructional environment. Required Documentation The instructor may be required to provide and maintain: Current résumé or curriculum vitae Official academic transcripts Documentation of relevant professional experience Current professional credential(s), when applicable Documentation of education in instructional methodology Continuing education and professional-development documentation Additional documentation required by institutional, CAAHEP, or MAERB policies This position is not eligible for health benefits. Employer Central Arizona College Address 8470 N Overfield Rd #H106 Coolidge, Arizona, 85128 Phone (520) 494-5589 Website http://www.centralaz.edu/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Careers at Central Arizona College Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty/Dual Enrollment Educator Menu Close Menu Careers at Central Arizona College Full-Time Job Opportunities Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty/Dual Enrollment Educator Part-Time Job Opportunities/Student Employment Job Descriptions Job Categories Help & Support Translate Support Job Application Job Details Applying as: | Support Close Close Cancel Clear SIGN Save We've updated our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Please, read and accept changes.
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