Job Description

The Medical Assistant Program Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities. The Instructor is responsible for submitting assigned grading and attendance documentation to meet deadlines.

About The Job

Fortis Institute in Port St Lucie is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Medical Assistant to join its facultyIf you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our Medical AssistingThis is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of EducationThe primary responsibility will be to teach Medical Assisting courses Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma; an associate degree is preferred

• Certifications:
  • RMA and/or
  • CMA and/or
  • CCMA

• At least three years of experience as an MA in a clinical setting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organized, motivated and results-driven

• Prior higher education, postsecondary teaching experience preferred