Lead Medical Assistant Instructor - Full-Time

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•San Marcos, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is hiring a Lead Medical Assistant Instructor at its San Marcos Campus. This full-time position operates from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with a hiring range of $23.92 to $28.71. The role is for an individual who has continued their education and is ready to move into a leadership position within the Medical Assistant program.

Requirements

Associate degree
Graduate of an accredited MA program (USDE or CHEA-recognized), hospital-based program, or foreign equivalent
3 years full-time healthcare experience (including 40 hrs in an ambulatory setting) OR 4 years of job-related training/experience if not an accredited program graduate
Classroom teaching experience
Current CMA or RMA (national certifying agency)
Any additional license/certification required by local/state/federal law
Verbal/written communication skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory and may order supplies and equipment for the department as necessary.
Participate in Advisory Board Meetings to ensure externship concerns, student progress, student outcomes, and community satisfaction are communicated to the Faculty Coordinator and Campus Director.
Review curriculum and make recommendations to the Corporate Education Department during program revision cycles.
Review textbooks and make recommendations to the Corporate Education Department during textbook revision cycles.
Assist Career Services in ensuring regular contact with sites and in documenting oversight and evaluation of students on clinical experiences.
Assist with the orientation of new hires and mentor the team.
Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans.
Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with the Student Services Coordinator or Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row.
Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals.
Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies.
Prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.
Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities, and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
Assist and advise students with the Phlebotomy Technician program curriculum.
Monitor student academic progress and inform the Student Services Coordinator or Associate Director when a student’s grade average for any course drops below 77%.
Monitor students in the classroom.
Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
May assist and coordinate externships for Phlebotomy Technician students.