Medical Assistant Instructor | Part-Time

Pima Medical Institute - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant Instructor plays a crucial role in educating students in clinical skills necessary for success in the healthcare field. This part-time position involves designing lesson plans, evaluating student performance, and participating in various academic activities to enhance the learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individual lesson plans using various teaching techniques.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
• Discuss academic or behavioral issues with students and alert the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Services Coordinator.
• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist students.
• Supervise students' externships and suggest changes to course materials.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Complete required documentation for individual student files and attendance reports.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers and community service field trips.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent training.
• Three years of full-time occupational experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Functional knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and video-conferencing tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Classroom teaching experience.