Medical Assistant Instructor

Unitek Learning; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

2 weeks vacation per year

12 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Company paid life insurance

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance and forgiveness

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Medical Assistant faculty member to join our team in Concord, CA. The role involves delivering prepared instructional content, advising students, and supporting program initiatives to advance healthcare education.

The successful candidate will have at least a high school diploma, and preferably graduate from an accredited medical assisting program with CMA/RMA/NRCMA certification. The position offers full-time employment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education not required; high school diploma required with medical assisting program preferred.
• Preferred CMA/RMA/NRCMA certification.
• Experience with MS Office and LMS platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide technological and academic training to students while delivering prepared instruction.
• Ensure students meet competencies outlined in the syllabus.
• Design and execute lesson plans considering diverse learning styles and accommodations.
• Engage in retention activities and provide advising and counseling to students.
• Refer at-risk students to campus resources to support high achievement.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling.
• Utilize diverse evaluation methods to assess student abilities.
• Participate in academic committees for program and student-life enrichment.
• Uphold company policies and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical experience

Medical Assistant practice

Mentoring diverse students

Independent work

MS Office & LMS

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited medical assisting program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant (RMA/CMA/NRCMA) preferred

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team of MA faculty teaching the next generation.

The position is Full-Time

This position will provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising and career related counseling to students, actively engage in retention activities, and provide support for program and institutional initiatives.

Compensation Based On Experience And Needs Of The Program

$27-$31HR

Responsibilities:

• Educate and provide technological and academic training to students
• Ensure students are aware of the competencies necessary for all objectives in the syllabus
• Design and carry out a lesson plan for each class taught that recognizes students’ abilities, learning styles and provides accommodation for individual students differences
• Always exhibit World Class Service when working with students as well as coworkers
• Analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action
• Refer students to campus director or student services to overcome those traits that appear to be keeping the student from a high level of achievement
• Identify and refer students who are “at risk” of leaving the course to student services
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling
• Use a variety of means of evaluation to support student abilities (cooperative learning, reports, and team work)
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and student life on campus
• Support all company initiatives by process and procedure as communicated
• Work and communicate effectively with all campus departmental staff
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Comply with all State, Department of Education, and accreditation regulations

Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
• Minimum of a High School Diploma; advanced education or college degree preferred but will consider candidates with equivalent experience
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferred

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Three demonstrable (3) years of hands-on clinical experience in the medical assistant role
• Current knowledge of Medical Assistant practice
• Ability to mentor a highly diverse student population
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software-Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc. preferred
• Proficient in interpersonal oral presentation; excellent communication skills

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program