Medical Assistant Instructor - Part-Time

About the role

Join our team as a Medical Assistant Instructor and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Part-Time opportunities available at the Phoenix Campus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and curriculum requirements.
• Support student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Assess and grade students’ coursework, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
• Address academic and behavioral concerns, notifying the Assistant Dean of Faculty and the Student Services Coordinator as needed.
• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to mentor and assist students.
• Supervise student externships, ensuring a productive learning experience.
• Continuously review and recommend improvements to course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board discussions, in-service training, graduations, workshops, and professional development events.
• Complete required documentation, including student files, attendance records, incident reports, and early alerts.
• Organize and coordinate guest lectures, community service field trips, and visits to medical facilities.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a hospital-based program, or an equivalent institution.
• Alternatively, at least three (3) years of job-related training and experience are required for instructors who are not graduates of an accredited program.
• Three (3) years of full-time practical experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and other computer applications.
• Current, unencumbered registration or certification through a nationally recognized agency (CMA or RMA), or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits & Compensation (Part-Time)

• Hiring Range: $20.80–$24.96 per hour.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 10% employee contribution match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), and holidays.
• Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and employee perks/discounts.