Medical Assistant Instructor

Unitek Learning•Reno, NV

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising and career-related counseling to students, actively engage in retention activities, and provide support for program and institutional initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma; advanced education or college degree preferred but will consider candidates with equivalent experience
Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferred
Three demonstrable (3) years of hands-on clinical experience in the medical assistant role
Current knowledge of Medical Assistant practice
Ability to mentor a highly diverse student population
Ability to work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office software-Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc preferred
Proficient in interpersonal oral presentation; excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Educate and provide technological and academic training to students
Ensure students are aware of the competencies necessary for all objectives in the syllabus
Design and carry out a lesson plan for each class taught that recognizes students’ abilities, learning styles and provide accommodation for individual students differences
Always exhibit World Class Service when working with students as well as coworkers
Analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action
Refer students to campus director or student services to overcome those traits that appear to be keeping the student from a high level of achievement
Identify and refer students who are “at risk” of leaving the course to student services
Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling
Use a variety of means of evaluation to support student abilities (cooperative learning, reports, and team work)
Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and student life on campus
Support all company initiatives by process and procedure as communicated
Work and communicate effectively with all campus departmental staff
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Comply with all State, Department of Education, and accreditation regulations