Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time – Afternoons)

About the role

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced and certified Medical Assistant Instructor to join our faculty at our Albuquerque campus. This is a great opportunity to step into healthcare education on a predictable part-time schedule (16 hours per week, afternoon classes). Take this opportunity to apply your direct patient care experience, clinical skills, and professional wisdom toward mentoring and inspiring the next generation of Medical Assistants!

Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery & Student Support:
• Design and deliver interactive lesson plans that accommodate diverse adult learning styles while meeting established curriculum objectives.
• Provide hands-on lab instruction, demonstrating clinical procedures and guiding students through skill development.
• Evaluate and grade student coursework, lab skills, and exams, delivering constructive feedback within 72 hours of submission.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to support, advise, and mentor students through their academic journey.
• Academic Administration & Compliance:
• Maintain accurate, complete student records, including attendance tracking, incident reports, early alerts, and progress evaluations.
• Communicate proactively with campus leadership (Assistant Dean / Program Director) regarding student academic performance or behavioral concerns.
• Coordinate guest speakers, clinical site visits, and community service initiatives to enhance learning.
• Enforce safety, OSHA/HIPAA standards, and security protocols across all classroom and lab settings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program recognized by the USDE or CHEA OR a minimum of three (3) years of equivalent job-related training and experience.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time practical work experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Certification: Current, unencumbered national Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA); or willingness to obtain certification if not currently held.
• State Licensing: Applicable state and local professional credentials as required by local and state regulations.
• Technical Skills: Functional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior classroom, lab, or clinical preceptor teaching experience.
• Advanced clinical expertise in a specialty medical area.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20.80 to $24.96 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave in accordance with state/local mandates.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility.
• Access to Employee Discount Programs.

Schedule

Part-time afternoon schedule (16 hours/week).