Job Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

We are looking for a Full Time Medical Assistant Instructor to join our team!

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:

I. CLASSROOM/LAB INSTRUCTION: (~50% of Responsibilities)

▪ Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the medical assisting field and stay current through professional development

▪ Plan and deliver effective instruction using appropriate teaching strategies and technology

▪ Evaluate student performance fairly and maintain accurate records

▪ Contribute to curriculum development and selection of instructional materials

▪ Maintain a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population

II. EXTERNSHIP COURSE MANAGEMENT: (~50% of Responsibilities)

▪ Supervise externship training in compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements

▪ Develop and maintain relationships with local employers for student placement

▪ Coordinate and oversee student externships, including site visits and evaluations

▪ Collaborate with Career Services to identify quality externship sites and support student employment

▪ Manage externship-related documentation and reporting

Additional Responsibilities:

▪ Participate in retention activities and special projects as assigned by the Program Director

▪ Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and the community

▪ Adhere to College policies and procedures

Qualifications

• EDUCATION:

  • 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 
  • Certified Medical Assistant (RMA, CMA, NRCMA) preferred

  EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

  • 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

Additional Information

We Offer:

• 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

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