NIMAA Medical Assistant Instructor- 42 week position

Community Health Center, Inc; Nevada; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a NIMAA instructor to provide instruction in the Medical Assisting program. The role involves managing instructional operations, collaborating with teams, and supporting students throughout their learning journey. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in medical assisting and education, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a medical assistant.
• Experience in educating or training medical assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in the NIMAA Medical Assisting program.
• Manage instructional operations, including scheduling and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with instructional and support teams.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Communication

Planning and Organizational Skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

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

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

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

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. Familiarize with the online curriculum content for NIMAA and develop effective engagement strategies for students, managing inputs from multiple sources and evaluating effectiveness.
3. Ensure didactic instruction of students through personal teaching and coordination of others, covering a minimum of one group of 20-25 students across up to five topics.
4. Provide feedback to students via comments, postings, and grading, and establish effective instructional relationships.
5. Support students' navigation through the program, offering advising as needed.
6. Manage instructional operations, including Moodle postings, scheduling, and record-keeping.
7. Ensure effective connection between online learning and in-clinic externship operations, supporting preceptors.
8. Support NIMAA staff and external partners working on related initiatives.
9. Collaborate closely with the instructional and broader support teams.
10. Report directly to the Associate Director of Education.
11. Assist in creating and implementing curriculum improvement plans based on feedback from various stakeholders.
12. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Education or NIMAA’s CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Education

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

Preferred Skills

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

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Current national medical assisting credential or higher licensure.

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 skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.

Confidentiality of Information

Maintain confidentiality of business information according to CHC policies.

Work Arrangement

This position is available for remote work.

Organization Information

The Moses / Weitzman Health System is dedicated to addressing healthcare challenges faced by underserved populations. It provides primary and specialty care, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants across multiple states. The system fosters innovation in social justice, environment, and social determinants of health, guided by the legacy of Lillian Reba Moses and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman, emphasizing justice and equity in healthcare.