Medical Assistant Instructor - Per-Diem

Unitek Learning; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Tuition assistance for you and family

Job summary

Unitek College is seeking a Per-Diem Medical Assisting Instructor to support student success through engaging, hands-on instruction on our Phoenix campus.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, and 3 years of clinical MA experience. CMA/RMA/NRCMA preferred; strong MS Office and LMS skills are important.

We offer leadership development and tuition assistance for you and your family, with a compensation range of $27/hr DOE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma; advanced education preferred but not required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• CMA/RMA/NRCMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide technical and academic training to students.
• Design and carry out lesson plans recognizing diverse learning styles.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling.
• Maintain world class service when interacting with students and staff.
• Refer at-risk students to appropriate campus services as needed.

Skills

Mentor diverse students

Independent worker

MS Office proficiency

LMS experience (Canvas/Blackboard)

Strong presentation skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical assisting program

CMA/RMA/NRCMA preferred

Job description

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek College of nursing 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.

Outstanding opportunity to PAY IT FORWARD!

Be a part of training the next generation of nurses. GIVE BACK to your community and truly make a difference as a Nursing Instructor with Unitek!

Job Description

We are seeking a Per-Diem Medical Assisting Instructor to join our team and support student success through engaging, hands-on instruction.

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

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

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

Compensation range $27/hr DOE