Medical Assistant Instructor Part-time

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Unitek College - Idaho Falls, ID

Part-time - Entry Level

Idaho Falls, ID

Educational Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant Instructor position at Unitek Learning is a part-time role focused on educating and mentoring students in a healthcare education environment. The instructor will deliver prepared instruction, provide academic advising, and engage in retention activities to support student success. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about teaching and helping students achieve their educational goals.

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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Previous teaching experience
• Experience with Canvas

Benefits

• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program