Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor

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Austin Campus

6330 East Highway 290, Suite 180

Houston, TX 78723

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/LFSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• HSA Employer Contribution
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Mental Health Day
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

The Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor is a pivotal role within the educational framework of CHCP, operating under the direct supervision of the Program Director. This position is designed to deliver high-quality instruction in both theoretical and practical applications, leveraging advanced teaching methodologies to ensure student success in the classroom, clinical practicum, simulation, and skills laboratory settings.

As a key contributor to the academic success of students, the Instructor is responsible for:

• Setting and achieving educational objectives tailored to student needs.
• Providing ongoing mentorship and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Tracking student attendance and progress to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Maintaining professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff to optimize educational outcomes.
• Participating in professional development initiatives, including training and continuing education in instructional methods.

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of future healthcare professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in clinical and laboratory environments.

• Deliver assigned classes using prescribed courses of study, established texts, and instructional materials.
• Ensure the classroom and laboratory environments are maintained in optimal physical condition.
• Supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings, ensuring adherence to course requirements.
• Review and manage medical supply inventory for laboratory experiences.
• Provide hands‑on instruction through demonstrations and competency evaluations.
• Assess student learning by evaluating proficiency in return demonstrations and providing feedback.
• Manage simulation scenarios and evaluate student responses for critical thinking and application.
• Conduct CPR instruction in alignment with American Heart Association guidelines.
• Facilitate patient communication and human relations training.
• Teach phlebotomy techniques, including venous and capillary draws, and centrifuge operations.
• Instruct on ECG and Peak Flow Monitoring procedures.
• Provide training on suture removal and injection techniques (subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular).
• Guide students in obtaining vital signs and measurements, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, and pulse oximetry.
• Train students in triage, critical thinking, and patient documentation practices.
• Perform and instruct point‑of‑care testing, including HCG, Mono, Strep, Urinalysis, Blood Glucose, and Hematocrit.
• Prepare lab specimens for transport and assist with general and specialized examinations.
• Provide instruction on sterile instrument decontamination, wrapping, and sterilization techniques.
• Teach medication administration, including various routes and buffering/reconstitution for injections.
• Ensure proficiency in aseptic and sterile techniques, including handwashing and decontamination.
• Train students in proper PPE use, maintenance, and disposal practices.
• Educate on safety protocols, biohazard waste disposal, and sharps management.
• Comply with mandated reporting requirements for communicable diseases.

• Degree or post‑secondary education and relevant experience meeting state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation standards.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of practical experience, with teaching experience preferred.
• Current certification, registration, or licensure as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Medical Doctor (M.D.).
• Current Basic Life Support Provider‑Instructor Certification…