Medical Assistant Educator

Medical Assistant Educator 

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Clinical Workforce Programs team in the role of Medical Assistant Educator.

We are seeking a confident, patient, and adaptable medical assistant professional to serve as the inaugural instructor for IU Health's new Medical Assistant training program. Teaching classes at the Mosaic Center in a full day didactic format across 14-week cohort cycles, this educator will shape the experience of the next generation of Medical Assistants entering IU Health. The program is new and evolving, and that is part of what makes this opportunity meaningful.

Key Relationships

Reports to: VP, Clinical Workforce Development

Direct reports: None

Shift: Part time, Monday – Friday, onsite  

Location: Indianapolis, IN

The Scope: 

This role plans, delivers, and continuously improves the Medical Assistant education program at IU Health, including:

• Teaching full day didactic coursework to Medical Assistant students at the Mosaic Center across 14-week cohort cycles
• Using non-teaching days to review curriculum materials, identify resource gaps, and prepare for upcoming instruction
• Handing off students to clinic teams for hands on clinical experience after didactic coursework is complete
• Supporting student recruitment, screening, and background check coordination for incoming cohorts during gaps between active teaching cycles
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional materials in collaboration with the Clinical Workforce Development team
• Assessing and diagnosing learner needs and adjusting teaching style and approach to different student audiences
• Assisting in the development of student performance standards, admissions and selection processes, and program accreditation activities
• Assisting in developing promotional materials for internal and external program awareness

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Associate's Degree is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current certification in medical assistant program: (American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), National Health Center Association (CCMA), National Center for competency Testing (NCMA), or American Medical Certification Association (CMAC).
• Requires knowledge of adult education principles and applications.
• Requires ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and training resources.
• Requires knowledge of computer software applications.
• Requires the ability to assess and diagnose learner needs.
• Requires 3-5 years of ambulatory experience, and 1 year of teaching experience or equivalent.

The “DNA” for Success 

Confident and Assertive, With Grace: You hold the room, set expectations, and lead with warmth and authority at the same time.

Patient and Adaptable: You adjust without frustration and bring steadiness to a still forming environment.

Skilled Educator: You understand how adults learn, you adapt your teaching style to different audiences.

Clinically Credible: You bring real Medical Assistant experience and current certification.

Flexible and Reliable: You manage your time well, show up prepared, and do not need a traditional 9-to-5 structure to stay on track.

Committed for the Long Term: You believe in what this program can become and you are motivated to be part of building it into something permanent.

Mission Connected: You understand that the Medical Assistants you train will go on to serve patients across IU Health every day. That responsibility matters to you and it shows in how you teach.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.