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Job description
Job Announcement
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - Part Time
Campus
Elizabeth/Plainfield
Department
Center for Economic & Workforce Development
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct
Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant
Temporary
General Description
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Instructor will be responsible for providing classroom instruction in administrative and clinical courses for the Medical Assistant program. Prepares the student for employment as a Medical Assistant and to pass the CCMA, CPT, and the CET National Healthcareer Association's exams. In conjunction with staff members, perform instruction and reporting requirements as specified by the Director. This is a part-time position and reports to the Program Director. Off campus work within Union County may be required.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Provide Medical Assisting instruction to students utilizing the established curriculum provided by Union College.
• Communicate class content to the students so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their training objectives.
• Prepare and enter grades in CEWD database Participation Evaluation Reports PERS upon notification of readiness.
• Conduct required assessments.
• Respond to program requests.
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring equipment and consumable supplies.
• Accept all other assignments which will help CEWD realize contractual goals.
• Travel to all campuses where program is offered as needed.
• Other duties assigned by the Director and CEWD administration.
• Maintain daily attendance.
• Ability to teach remote live if needed.
Education Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree in healthcare field preferred.
• Current Certified or Registered Medical Assistant Certificate required.
Experience
• Minimum requirement 3 years of Medical Assisting.
• Teaching experience, preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of Medical Assistant theory, practice, and trends.
Competencies and Skills Required
• Interpersonal, organization and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with MS office products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse external community and a diverse campus community.
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the general public, faculty, and other staff members.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility of schedule.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.
Salary
Assignment Contract
Additional Information
Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
Union College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Part Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
05/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Worksite address
cranford, NJ, 07016, US
Who can apply
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