Medical Assistant Instructor - Per-Diem

Unitek Learning; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance for you and family

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Per-Diem Medical Assisting Instructor to join our team and support student success through engaging, hands‑on instruction.

Responsibilities include educating students, designing lesson plans, advising students, and coordinating with campus staff to meet program objectives and accreditation standards.

This role offers leadership development, tuition assistance, and a collegiate work environment.

Qualifications

• Three demonstrable years of hands-on clinical experience as a medical assistant.
• Current knowledge of Medical Assistant practice and standards.
• Ability to mentor a diverse student population and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LMS platforms (Canvas/Blackboard/Moodle).
• Strong verbal and written communication; effective interpersonal presentation.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide technical and academic training to students.
• Design and implement lesson plans tailored to student needs.
• Provide academic counseling and support to students.
• Evaluate student progress using multiple methods and tools.
• Collaborate with campus staff and committees to support program enrichment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and accreditation rules.

Skills

Mentor diverse students

Independent work

Communication skills

Interpersonal presentation

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced education / college degree preferred

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, NRCMA) preferred

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Job description

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.

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