Medical Assistant Instructor

Unitek College; Ontario (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Medical Assisting Instructor to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will educate and mentor students, ensuring they achieve their learning outcomes while providing them with the necessary support for academic success. You'll design engaging lesson plans, actively participate in retention activities, and collaborate with fellow staff to create a positive learning environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to their career advancement. Join a supportive community committed to student success and professional growth.

Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

Leadership Development Training

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma; advanced education preferred.
• Three years of hands-on clinical experience in medical assisting.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide training to students in medical assisting.
• Design lesson plans accommodating diverse learning styles.
• Provide ongoing academic counseling and support to students.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program Graduate

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Company Description

At Unitek College, we are dedicated to our students’ success and committed to providing them with our best service from start to finish. Our helpful admission representatives will help students define their goals and choose a program. Our experienced instructors will educate their students and provide hands-on training. Our devoted staff will support and help every student complete their program, and once they graduate, they’ll assist the student with their job search.

Job Description

We are looking for a Medical Assisting Instructor to join our team. 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 support program and institutional initiatives.

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 provide 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

Pay Range: $23-$28

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

Additional Information

• 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