Medical Assistant Instructor - Per-Diem

Unitek EMT; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision starting the

Vacation time (2 weeks)

Paid holidays and floating holiday

Life insurance at 1x annual salary

Leadership development & training

Tuition assistance and forgiveness for

Job summary

Unitek College is seeking a Per‑Diem Medical Assisting Instructor to provide ready-to-teach sessions, academic advising, and career counseling to students. Compensation is based on prior teaching experience and falls within a $28–$32/hour range.

The role involves delivering prepared instruction, meeting learning outcomes, retention activities, and contributing to program and institutional initiatives on campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma minimum; higher education preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferred.
• Three years of hands-on clinical MA experience; knowledge of MA practice an asset.
• Ability to mentor a diverse student population; work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with LMS systems preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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

Skills

Mentor students

Independent worker

Communication

Presentation skills

Tech training

Education

High school diploma

Accredited medical assisting program

Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle)

Job 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 Per-Diem 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 provide support for program and institutional initiatives.

Compensation based on prior teaching experience

$28‑$32/hour

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:

• 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
• 12paid Holidays and 2Floating 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