Medical Assistant Instructor

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

About the role

We are looking for a Medical Assistant Instructor to join our team of MA faculty teaching the next generation. This full-time position will provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising and career-related counseling to students, actively engage in retention activities, and provide support for program and institutional initiatives.

Compensation: $27–$31 per hour, based on experience and program needs.

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 that recognizes students’ abilities, learning styles, and provides accommodation for individual differences
• Always exhibit World Class Service when working with students and coworkers
• Analyze outward signs of problems that may inhibit student achievement and take appropriate action
• Refer students to campus director or student services to overcome barriers to achievement
• Identify and refer “at-risk” students to student services
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling
• Use a variety of evaluation methods to support student abilities (cooperative learning, reports, team work)
• Provide input and participate in academic committees for program and student-life enrichment
• Support all company initiatives by following communicated processes and procedures
• 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 years of demonstrable 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance at 1× your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

Pay

$27–$31 per hour

Schedule

Full-time