Part Time Medical Jobs in Ritzville, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Moses Lake, WA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-61
Division: Instruction
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Position Summary
Big Bend Community College, a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites applications for a Part-time/Associate Medical Assistant Instructor. This position is responsible to prepare and teach courses in the Medical Assistant program. This position reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and works closely with the Allied Health Coordinator.
To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.
BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.
Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.
Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success
Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.
Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All
If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.
This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.
Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and teach assigned medical assistant core curriculum courses (MA 111, MA 112, and MA 113) in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with the Allied Health Coordinator and the Dean of Arts and Science.
• Teaching assignments include day, evening, weekend and on or off campus assignment/labs.
• Utilize best practices for teaching medical assisting, engaging, and motivating students to succeed.
• Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule and assist students as needed with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
• Utilize Canvas, the learning management system at BBCC, to provide students access to course materials and the course gradebook.
• Teach and maintain safety practices in the labs.
• Support students' academic success by maintaining regular office hour(s).
• Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.
• Maintain positive and effective communications frequent communication with their students.
• Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
• Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
• Maintain student course materials for two (2) quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
• Submit assessment data in consultation with a full-time faculty member in the department.
• Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and unencumbered Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or LPN/RN license
• At least one (1) year clinical experience in an outpatient healthcare setting within the last five (5) years

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching at a community college or providing training in a healthcare setting or inpatient education within the last five (5) years
• Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention
• Experience with online learning, hybrid courses, learning management systems (LMS) Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

Application Instructions
This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.
BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.
This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.
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COMPENSATION:
Associate/Part-Time Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is made on a per credit basis using the structure below:
Step 1- Associate Faculty newly employed by BBCC with less than two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience and less than twelve (12) credits taught as the instructor of record.
Lecture $987.71/credit
Lab $1,606.82/credit
Step 2- Experienced Associate Faculty with more than two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience and more than twelve (12) credits taught as the instructor of record.
Lecture $1,007.46/credit
Lab $1,638.95/credit
Associate/Part-Time Faculty earn sick leave on a pro-rata basis on in-class hours based upon their percent of full-time for all part-time faculty contracts with each academic quarter (fall through spring).
The college provides insurance and retirement benefits in accordance with the applicable statues and regulations governing Washington State employee benefits, funded through the state and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the College. The Human Resources Office shall communicate benefit eligibility to all Associate/Part-Time faculty.
Retirement savings programs such as tax sheltered annuities, deferred compensation, and other savings programs are available for eligible employees who apply.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.
Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Executive Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; or via email at
DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:
In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the () of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.
BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:
BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three-year period, and other information is available on the of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials, please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification. Demonstrated experience, sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding in working effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds, including academic, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, veterans, and diverse physical and learning abilities.
Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee's overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance.
Benefit eligibility for part-time positions is determined in accordance with state regulations. Part-time employees meeting benefit eligibility requirements will be notified by the Human Resources Office.