Medical Assistant Instructor - Per-Diem

Unitek Learning; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Flexible scheduling

Opportunity to mentor students

Job summary

Unitek College seeks a Per-Diem Medical Assisting Instructor to join our nursing education team. You will deliver hands-on instruction, support student success, and uphold our commitment to community service.

Responsibilities include designing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and advising students. The ideal candidate has a medical assisting background, teaching mindset, and ability to work independently on campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; advanced education preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate students through hands-on instruction and training.
• Design and carry out lesson plans aligned with the syllabus and student needs.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling.
• Use varied evaluation methods to assess student progress and achievement.
• Collaborate with campus staff and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Mentoring diverse students

Independent work

Communication skills

Student advisement

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Medical Assisting program

Certified Medical Assistant (RMA CMA NRCMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

Blackboard

Moodle

Job 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

Additional Information

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