Medical Assistant Instructor | Substitute
Pima Medical Institute
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Salary
$21 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
The instructor is responsible for developing and delivering engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs and curriculum requirements, while also assessing coursework and providing mentorship during scheduled office hours. Key duties include supervising student externships, recommending course material improvements, and completing all required administrative documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program or possess at least three years of job-related training and experience, along with three years of full-time practical experience as a Medical Assistant. A current, unencumbered registration or certification (CMA or RMA) from a nationally recognized agency is required, along with proficiency in standard office software.
Job description
Medical Assistant Instructor
Are you passionate about training and mentoring Medical Assistants and Interns? Join our team as a Medical Assistant Instructor and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals!
Substitute | As Needed
Essential functions
- Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and curriculum requirements.
- Support student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Assess and grade students’ coursework, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
- Address academic and behavioral concerns, notifying the Assistant Dean of Faculty and the Student Services Coordinator as needed.
- Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to mentor and assist students.
- Supervise student externships, ensuring a productive learning experience.
- Continuously review and recommend improvements to course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board discussions, in-service training, graduations, workshops, and professional development events.
- Complete required documentation, including student files, attendance records, incident reports, and early alerts.
- Organize and coordinate guest lectures, community service field trips, and visits to medical facilities.
- Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Core competencies
- Expertise in medical assisting subject matter.
- Ability to design and execute engaging learning experiences.
- Assess student knowledge and provide remediation strategies.
- Model professionalism and commitment to the medical profession.
- Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Administer effective student assessments.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and other computer applications.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a hospital-based program, or an equivalent institution.
- Alternatively, at least three (3) years of job-related training and experience are required for instructors who are not graduates of an accredited program.
- Three (3) years of full-time practical experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and other computer applications.
- Required licenses, certifications, or registrations
- Current, unencumbered registration or certification through a nationally recognized agency (CMA or RMA), or ability to obtain one.
- If applicable, must hold a current license, certification, or credential as required by local, state, and federal laws.
Benefits
- & compensation (Part-Time)
- Hiring Range: $20.80–$24.96 per hour (for FT, PT, and Sub)
- Arizona Paid Sick Time
Benefits
- Arizona Paid Sick Time