Medical Assistant Instructor - Full Time

Unitek College Of Nursing • Bakersfield, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking a Full Time Medical Assisting Instructor to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality instruction, academic advising, and career counseling to students, actively participating in student retention efforts, and supporting program and institutional initiatives. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with variations based on campus needs. Compensation ranges from $27-$30 per hour, depending on prior teaching experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma; advanced education or college degree preferred but will consider candidates with equivalent experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company.
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday.
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED