Medical Assistant Instructor - Part-time

Unitek Learning; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance for up to 100% for family members

Job summary

A leading healthcare education organization in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor. This role involves providing engaging instruction and academic support to students, following a Monday–Wednesday on-campus schedule. Candidates should have a minimum of a High School Diploma, three years of clinical experience, and preferably possess a certification in medical assisting. The position offers generous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma; advanced education preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferred.
• Three years of hands-on clinical experience in the medical assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide training to students.
• Design and carry out lesson plans tailored to student abilities.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling.
• Analyze student issues and refer as needed.
• Support company initiatives and comply with regulations.

Skills

Clinical experience in medical assisting

Knowledge of Medical Assistant practice

Mentoring diverse student population

Independent work capability

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program

Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA)

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Overview

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

We are seeking a Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor to join our team and support student success through engaging, hands-on instruction. This role follows a Monday–Wednesday on-campus schedule from 8:00 AM–12:15 PM, with additional hours during the week for grading, tutoring, and student support (approximately 20–25 hours per week). The instructor will deliver prepared curriculum, provide academic advising and career guidance, support retention efforts, and contribute to 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

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

• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program