Medical Assistant Instructor - Part-Time - Evenings

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Chula Vista, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Instructor teaches and supports students in the Medical Assistant program at the Chula Vista Campus. This part-time evening position is scheduled Tuesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The hiring range is $23.92 to $28.71. The instructor plans and delivers lessons, lectures, and practical demonstrations; evaluates student performance; maintains attendance, grades, and records; and advises students on the curriculum. The role may also involve coordinating guest speakers, field trips, clinic visits, externships, and the ordering of supplies and equipment. The instructor monitors students and promotes adherence to safety precautions. The listed essential functions may be supplemented.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or another recognized Medical Assisting training entity, such as a hospital-based program; alternatively, at least four years of job-related training and experience for instructors who did not graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Three years of practical occupational experience as a Medical Assistant.
Current Medical Assistant registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency (CMA or RMA).
Current license, certification, or other designation required by applicable local, state, or federal laws to work in the Medical Assistant field.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, along with computer skills.

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, scheduled activities, and module materials.
Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
Evaluate student performance and make provisions to meet learning needs.
Maintain student attendance and grades in accordance with established policies.
Prepare final grades at the end of each module and update student records and transcripts.
Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for groups and individual students.
Assist and advise students with the Medical Assistant program curriculum.
May assist with inventorying and ordering supplies and equipment.
May assist with and coordinate externships for Medical Assistant students.
Monitor students in the classroom, assist them, and ensure safety precautions are followed.