Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Transfer your medical assistant knowledge and clinical skills into an inspiring teaching role at our Tucson campus! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant Instructor for night classes. This position offers a part-time schedule of approximately 8 to 10 hours per week, allowing you to guide and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals while maintaining your day schedule.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of Medical Assisting theory, clinical procedures, and back-office skills.
Ability to plan appropriate learning experiences, assess student progress, and provide targeted remediation.
Role model professionalism and foster an engaging, encouraging learning environment.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the USDE or CHEA (or equivalent job-related training).
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time occupational experience as a Medical Assistant.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), video-conferencing tools, and general digital applications.
Current, active, unencumbered national registration or certification through an accredited agency (CMA or RMA).
Additional credentials as required by local, state, and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

Prior classroom, clinical preceptor, or lab teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging lesson plans in one or more subjects using diverse teaching techniques tailored to adult learning styles.
Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum standards.
Evaluate and grade students’ work within 72 hours; maintain regular office hours to advise, mentor, and support students.
Discuss academic or behavioral issues directly with students; proactively alert the Assistant Dean and Student Services Coordinator when intervention is needed.
Complete documentation for individual student files, attendance records, incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary academic forms.
Arrange guest speakers, community service trips, and visits to local clinics and medical offices.
Supervise student externships as assigned.
Participate in faculty meetings, advisory boards, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and student recruitment or registration activities.
Enforce safety, security, and biohazard standards across all learning environments.