Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas, NV
posted 18 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Las Vegas, NV
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Medical Assistant Instructor position at Pima Medical Institute is a part-time, temporary role focused on delivering high-quality education to students in the medical assisting program. The instructor will design lesson plans, evaluate student performance, and participate in various academic activities to enhance the learning experience. This role requires a commitment to fostering an engaging and professional learning environment while ensuring compliance with educational standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects 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.
- Three years of practical experience as a Medical Assistant.
Benefits
- Part-time schedule
- Temporary assignment
- Professional development opportunities
