Medical Assistant Instructor in Albuquerque, New Mexico at SkillTrade, Inc

Medical Assisting Instructor (Part-Time | Saturday Position)

Are you an experienced Healthcare Professional looking to expand your impact without leaving your full-time hospital or clinic role?

Skilltrade is a private allied-health career training school seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Medical Assistant or higher credentialed individual to serve as an instructor in our program and help develop certification-ready, workforce-ready Medical Assistants.

This is a perfect opportunity for:

Someone passionate about healthcare education, committed to helping students develop the skills necessary to excel in the field of medical assisting.

Lead Medical Assistants

Educators at heart who want to shape the next generation

Professionals seeking predictable supplemental income

Leaders looking to strengthen their resume with instructional experience

What You’ll Do

This role involves teaching adult students enrolled in a structured, certification-focused training program that prepares graduates for national credentialing exams and entry-level roles in healthcare facilities.

Deliver hands-on lab instruction aligned with current industry standards

Demonstrate workflows, patient interaction, and infection prevention best practices

Reinforce exam-readiness strategies tied to CCMA certification

Coach students on professionalism and clinical expectations

Evaluate competency through skills checkoffs and practical assessments

Maintain accurate attendance and grading records

Partner with leadership to ensure students are workforce-ready

We provide the curriculum, lesson plans, and onboarding support. Prior teaching experience is not required — but professionalism and subject-matter mastery are.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on medical assistant experience

Current BLS Certification

Strong knowledge of medical assisting procedures, medical office operations, and patient care

Clear, confident communication skills

A mentoring mindset and commitment to high standards

Reliable, punctual, and organized

Preferred (but not required)

Experience as a Lead MA, Nurse or Preceptor

Experience training or onboarding new hires

Why Join Us?

Predictable Schedule: 4–6 hours per week (morning)

Competitive Compensation: $24.00–$30/hour (based on experience)

Leadership Development

Opportunity to shape future professionals

Supportive academic leadership team

If you take pride in your craft and want to elevate the profession, this is your opportunity to teach with purpose.

Apply today!