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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical assistant preceptor in the United States is $19.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical assistant preceptor?

Medical Assistant Preceptors are experienced medical assistants or healthcare professionals who mentor and train new medical assistants or students during their clinical rotations. They guide trainees in developing clinical skills, understanding workflow, and adhering to professional standards. Preceptors play a key role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical, hands-on patient care. Their support ensures that new medical assistants are well-prepared to work independently and provide quality healthcare.

What are common challenges medical assistant preceptors face when mentoring new staff, and how can they effectively address them?

Medical Assistant Preceptors often encounter challenges such as varying skill levels among trainees, balancing their own workload with teaching responsibilities, and ensuring consistent communication. To address these, preceptors can establish clear expectations from the outset, provide structured feedback, and utilize checklists or training materials to standardize instruction. Collaboration with other team members, such as nurses and physicians, also helps ensure new staff receive comprehensive support while maintaining high-quality patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical assistant preceptor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Assistant Preceptor, you need a solid background in medical assisting, clinical procedures, and instructional skills, typically supported by a medical assistant certification and relevant work experience. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, medical office software, and training methodologies is essential. Strong communication, patience, mentorship abilities, and leadership are standout soft skills for guiding and supporting trainees. These skills are crucial for effectively teaching new medical assistants, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining high standards within healthcare teams.

What is the difference between Medical Assistant Preceptor vs Medical Assistant?

AspectMedical Assistant PreceptorMedical Assistant
CertificationsCPR, Phlebotomy, EKG, CMA or RMA (preferred)CPR, Phlebotomy, EKG, CMA or RMA (required)
Work EnvironmentTraining settings, clinics, hospitalsClinics, physician offices, hospitals
RoleMentors and trains new medical assistantsPerforms clinical and administrative tasks
Employer UsageHealthcare facilities with training programsPrimary healthcare providers

The main difference is that a Medical Assistant Preceptor focuses on mentoring and training new medical assistants, while a Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties. Preceptors typically have more experience and may hold additional certifications, serving as educators within healthcare settings.

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Senior Medical Assistant - Specialty Urology

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

HHC
Software Development • 1 - 10 employees
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$17 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Division:Eskenazi Health  

Sub-Division: Hospital  

Req ID:  26642 

Schedule: Full Time 

Shift: Days 

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Job Role Summary

The Senior Medical Assistant serves as lead medical assistant for occupational health clinic- specialty care clinics.  This position provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).  Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable populations of Marion County.  

Job Requirements

    Graduation from an education program for the medical assistant required
    Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required
    Minimum of 4 years of experience with 1 year of Eskenazi Health experience required; External hires must have 5 years of experience
    Previous experience as a lead required
    CPR certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification is preferred)
    Current TB Education certification is preferred
    Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; may be deemed necessary at certain locations 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

    Assist Clinic Manager with ensuring that patient appointments run smoothly and in order. 
    Maintains a safe patient/clinic environment; practice is in compliance with Eskenazi Health's safety standards
    Exhibits legal and ethical professional conduct, follows organizational/site-specific protocols/processes
    Provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
    Integrates cultural/population specific diversity needs into patient care as well as integrating physiological, psychological and cultural needs
    Measures and records vital signs, heights, weights, other parameters including pain assessment
    Interviews patient and records history, chief complaint, other findings
    Calls prescriptions (except Schedule II medications) to pharmacy for the provider per written orders
    Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests including EKGs
    Assists provider with exams and minor office procedures
    Collects and processes lab specimens including phlebotomy
    Monitors follow-up of tests and lab studies done and notifies provider
    Performs point-of-care testing, including pertinent quality control testing, documenting results
    Prepares and administers medications (with exceptions per organizational or site-specific guidelines) with provider written order
    Demonstrates competence/accountability in the administration of medications, treatments, performing tests
    Changes/applies dressings, removes sutures, other minor procedures
    Accurately, legibly, legally documents findings, services provided (including medication administration), education/instructions given, completes other required documentation
    Maintains supplies and equipment (stocking/ordering) including routine stocking of exam rooms
    Alters activities/behaviors to provide population-specific and age-specific care
    Assists with the orientation of other staff members including Medical Assistant Externs
    Serves in role of Medical Assistant Preceptor
    Coordinate all open cases with specialty providers, ensuring notes are reviewed with the Occupational Health medical director.
    Scanning all work related injury documents are scanned into EPIC.
    Track all employee work related exposures.
 

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

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Software development

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Fairfax, VA, US

Year founded

2001

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