Job Description

Medical Assisting Lead Instructor

About The Job

Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville NJ 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 Assisting ProgramThis is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Program DirectorThe primary responsibility will be to teach Medical Assisting coursesThe typical teaching load is three courses each term, with two or three preparations. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director,and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation

Requirements

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

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

• At least four years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting, patient-facing

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven

• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience of at least 1 year