Medical Assistant jobs in Red Deer, AB

Program: Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk (MOAUC)

Department: Education

Employment Type: Casual, Hourly Instructional

Schedule: Evening availability required; morning and/or afternoon availability is an asset. Courses run 4-hours per day, 5-days per week, between one (1) and five (5) consecutive weeks in length.

Delivery: Remote instruction / On-campus instruction

Location: Red Deer / Cold Lake / Calgary Campuses, Alberta

Compensation: $28–$32 per hour

Position Overview

As a Casual Instructor in MCG Career College's Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk program, you will deliver practical, industry-informed instruction in medical terminology, scheduling, billing, patient communication, and office procedures to prepare students for healthcare administration roles. Evening availability is required, with morning or afternoon availability considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Student Learning

• Deliver engaging, learner-centred instruction in medical terminology, patient scheduling, billing, patient communication, medical documentation, and related office procedures.
• Apply practical teaching methods and real-world healthcare administration examples to support adult learners.
• Prepare or adapt instructional materials in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Develop and grade assignments, quizzes, and practical assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Industry Knowledge and Professional Practice

• Incorporate current medical office procedures, healthcare administration practices, and industry expectations into instruction.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and required instructional documentation.
• Uphold academic integrity, confidentiality, professional conduct, and institutional policies.

Collaboration and Student Support

• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and instructional team on scheduling, curriculum updates, and instructional needs.
• Provide academic guidance and coaching to support student learning and progress.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, certificate, or professional designation in Medical Office Administration, Unit Clerk studies, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medicine, Allied Health, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work-related experience in a medical office, hospital, clinic, healthcare administration, or related healthcare setting.
• Minimum 1 year of instructional experience OR a training certificate in adult education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain healthcare administration concepts clearly to adult learners.
• Ability to commit consistently to scheduled instructional periods.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching Medical Office Assistant, Unit Clerk, or related healthcare programs.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record/electronic health record systems (EMR/EHR).
• Experience developing lesson plans, instructional materials, assignments, or student assessments.
• Experience delivering virtual instruction using learning management systems or online teaching platforms.
• Knowledge of current Alberta medical office procedures and healthcare administration practices.
• Morning and/or afternoon availability in addition to evenings.

Schedule and Working Conditions

The MOAUC program operates during the following instructional periods:

• Morning: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Afternoon: 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Evening: 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Evening availability is required for this vacancy. Morning and/or afternoon availability is an asset.

Classes run four hours per day, five days per week, in instructional blocks lasting one to five consecutive weeks. As this is a casual position, teaching assignments depend on program scheduling and operational needs.

Instruction is primarily delivered remotely, with occasional on-campus instruction or travel to MCG Career College campuses in Calgary, Red Deer, or Cold Lake, Alberta, as required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume highlighting their relevant healthcare administration experience, educational qualifications, and teaching or adult education training background.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining MCG Career College. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join a team dedicated to helping students build real opportunities and achieve strong career outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MCG Career College is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including newcomers to Canada, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Land Acknowledgement

MCG Career College acknowledges that our Calgary campus is located on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy, consisting of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Stoney Nakoda Nations, including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney. We also acknowledge the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region today.

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have active or recent professional experience in medical office or healthcare administration?
• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
• Are you available to teach evening classes from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, during scheduled instructional blocks of 1–5 weeks?
• Do you hold a degree, diploma, certificate, or professional designation in Medical Office Administration, Unit Clerk studies, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medicine, Allied Health, or a related field?
• Do you hold a training certificate in adult education?
• How many years of professional experience do you have in medical office administration, unit clerk duties, or a related healthcare field?

Experience:

• teaching, delivering instruction or structured training: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person