Hybrid Medical Assistant Instructor | Full-time

Pima Medical Institute; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Hybrid Medical Assistant Instructor for a full-time position. Responsibilities include teaching online courses, maintaining student engagement, and providing detailed feedback. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical assisting, teaching, and online instruction, along with necessary qualifications.

Qualifications

• Three years of instruction/teaching experience required.
• Experience in a healthcare facility is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain student grades and assist with retention efforts.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Online Instruction

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA)

Four years of job-related training for non-accredited graduates

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Hybrid Medical Assistant Instructor | Full-time

• Teach online courses in accordance with established online instructor guidelines and technologies.
• Provide detailed feedback to students on assignments and provide additional assistance to those having difficulty with course content.
• Maintain an acceptable student pass rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare and report final grades at the end of each course.
• Actively assist with retention efforts by contacting students who are not actively engaged in courses by phone, text, or email. Advise students regarding academic progress and course participation. Respond to student communication within 24 hours and grade all assignments within 48 - 72 hours of the due date.
• Refer students with questions regarding financial aid, transcripts, and other issues to the proper personnel.
• Monitor online student progress and partner with campus faculty & administration on at-risk students.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education as required.
• Attend regular faculty meetings – synchronously or asynchronously.
• Remain current with professional trends and advances in technology.
• Provide substitute or emergency coverage for Medical Assistant courses, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Medical Assisting or training from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Medical Assisting.
• Three (3) years of full-time occupational (i.e., practical) experience in a healthcare facility, including a minimum of 40 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Four (4) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current medical assistant registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency (CMA or RMA). If applicable, in addition to the above criteria, one must have a current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Medical Assistant field.
• Three (3) years of instruction/teaching experience.
• Experience with online instruction is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and other computer/internet applications.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.