Medical Assistant Apprentice Program Instructor

Intermountain Health • St. George, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant (MA) Program Instructor to lead their Medical Assistant Training Program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and training to aspiring medical assistants, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. This position involves both didactic classroom and clinical lab instruction, with a focus on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The MA Program Instructor will be an expert in industry best education standards, supporting and guiding caregivers in self-improvement and self-development. The instructor will assess, guide, support, coordinate, and evaluate caregivers and ongoing learning needs in alignment with their associated program, service or care group. Under the direction of the MA Program Learning Manager, the instructor will be a resource, consultant, and mentor to caregivers in their assigned area, fostering self-reliance and building a clinically excellent team. This position supports the Southwest Utah area, including St. George and Cedar City, and may require some travel to clinics and collaboration with all Market Teams.

Requirements

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Previous teaching or training experience in a healthcare setting with a minimum of 2 years.
• Strong knowledge of medical assisting principles, practices, procedures, and competencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and tools to enhance the learning experience.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while modeling the Intermountain mission, vision, values, code of conduct, and leadership behaviors.
• Adaptability: flexibility to adjust teaching methods based on student needs and evolving medical practices.
• Mentorship: providing guidance and support to students, fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment.
• Communication skills: strong verbal and written communication to effectively convey complex medical concepts and instruction.
• Clinical education: demonstrated proficiency in medical procedures, including phlebotophy, vital sign monitoring, and laboratory procedures.
• Curriculum development.
• Classroom management.
• Lesson planning.
• Educational evaluations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching or training experience in a healthcare setting with a minimum of 2 years

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive course materials and lesson plans for the Medical Assistant Training Programs.
• Provide Didactic classroom and hands on lab instruction on various topics, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical procedures, and administrative skills.
• Conduct hands-on clinical training sessions to ensure students gain practical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Assess student performance through exams, practical evaluations, and assignments, providing constructive feedback to support their growth.
• Collaborates with Medical Group educators across the enterprise to assure consistency in program development and implementation to on-the-job Medical Assistant training programs.
• Collaborate with other instructors, Clinical Leads, and program coordinators to continuously improve the curriculum and training methods.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in medical assisting to ensure the program remains up-to-date and relevant.
• Mentor and support students throughout their training, addressing any concerns or challenges they may face.
• Participate in program development and evaluation to enhance the overall quality of the training programs.
• Demonstrate instructional methodology with an expertise in curriculum development, assessment strategies, and the use of technology in teaching.
• Demonstrate expertise in simulation training with the ability to create and manage realistic simulation scenarios to enhance hands-on learning.
• May be a part of MA skills and competency check offs.
• Collaborate with clinical rotation supervision, support, scheduling, and rounding on clinical sites.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The PEAK program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed