Medical Assistant Instructor - Per Diem

Unitek Learning; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Two weeks vacation

12 holidays and 2 floating holidays

Life Insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assisting Instructor in California to deliver prepared instruction and provide academic advising to students. The role includes retention activities and supporting program initiatives.

Compensation is based on prior teaching experience, ranging from $31–$34 per hour. The position emphasizes student success, effective communication, and compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide technical and academic training to students.
• Ensure students know competencies required by the syllabus.
• Design and implement lesson plans for each class.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and counseling.
• Refer students to campus director or student services as needed.
• Support program and campus initiatives.
• Comply with all policies and accreditation regulations.

Skills

Clinical MA experience

Medical Assistant practice

Mentoring diverse students

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Learning Management Systems

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced education preferred

Accredited medical assisting program

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

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: $31-$34/HR

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

• 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
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating 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