Medical Assistant Instructor/Externship Coordinator
- Part-time
- Type of Position : Campus
Company 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