Medical Assistant Instructor

About The Job

Fortis College in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Medical Assistant to join its faculty. If 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.

 

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our Medical Assistant program.  This is a part-time professional position reporting directly to the Program Director. The primary responsibility will be to teach Medical Assistant courses. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings and graduation. 

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; associate degree preferred
• Certification: 
  • CMA and/or
  • RMA and/or
  • CCMA
• At least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated and results driven
• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching preferred