NIMAA Medical Assistant Instructor- 42 week position

Community Health Center, Inc; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated NIMAA instructor to provide engaging instruction in the Medical Assisting program. This role involves supporting students through their educational journey, managing instructional operations, and collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance curriculum effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical assisting and education, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills. Join this forward-thinking organization to make a meaningful impact on the lives of future healthcare professionals while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher required.
• 3+ years of experience as a medical assistant needed.
• Experience in training medical assistants is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in the NIMAA program.
• Manage instructional operations and ensure effective learning.
• Support curriculum improvements based on feedback.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Medical Assisting

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree

Experience in Educating Medical Assistants

Tools

Moodle

Job description

A NIMAA instructor is responsible for providing instruction to persons participating in the NIMAA Medical Assisting program. S / He is also responsible for supporting other NIMAA staff in suggesting improvements in the curriculum and related instructional and support materials. In both cases, s / he reports directly to the Associate Director of Education, NIMAA, and works closely with other members of the NIMAA team and external parties.

NIMAA instructors will support Student Services as needed with Admissions interviews and Placement activities.

S / he will participate in end-of-program debriefing sessions and help implement changes to the program as deemed necessary.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Learn strategies and details of person-centered, team-based primary health care, especially as practiced by high-performing organizations, with a focus on medical assistants.
2. Learn the online curriculum content for NIMAA and how to effectively engage students, manage input from multiple sources, and evaluate its effectiveness.
3. Ensure didactic instruction of students, including personal instruction and coordinating others to do so, teaching at least one group of 20-25 students across up to 5 topics.
4. Provide feedback to students through comments, postings, grading, etc., and develop effective instructional relationships.
5. Assist students in navigating the NIMAA program, including advising and support.
6. Manage instructional operations such as Moodle postings, scheduling, and record keeping.
7. Ensure effective connection between online learning and in-clinic externship operations, especially supporting preceptors.
8. Support staff and external parties involved in these activities.
9. Collaborate closely with the NIMAA instructional and support teams.
10. Report to the Associate Director of Education.
11. Undertake assignments and set priorities under direction.
12. Support curriculum improvements based on feedback from various stakeholders.
13. Perform other work as requested by the Associate Director or NIMAA’s CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Education

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• At least three years’ experience as a medical assistant.
• Experience in educating or training medical assistants.

Preferred Skills

• Three years of medical assistant experience in primary health care, preferably in a PCMH, team-based practice.
• At least three years of instructional experience with medical assistants.

Required Licenses / Certifications

• A current national medical assisting credential or a more senior license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily sedentary work with occasional walking between sites and travel.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective team player with excellent instructional skills (empathy, engagement).
• Clear, persuasive communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, reflective, and committed to continual improvement.

Confidentiality of Information

Must maintain confidentiality according to CHC policies.

Work Arrangement

This position is available for remote work.

Organization Information

The Moses / Weitzman Health System is a global leader in addressing healthcare challenges for underserved populations, offering education, research, and process improvement programs. It provides primary care to over 150,000 patients in Connecticut and extends specialty care to over 2.5 million across the U.S. The system is an accrediting body and offers accredited education for Medical Assistants in multiple states. It pioneers initiatives in social justice, environment, and social determinants of health, inspired by its founders’ visions of justice and equity in healthcare.