Medical Assistant Instructor | Substitute Coverage | Evening Classes

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!

Are you open to a Medical Assistant Instructor substitute position?  You may just fall in love with teaching.  Please share your availability!

Essential Functions:

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  Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles.

  
  


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  Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and curriculum requirements.

  
  


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  Support student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

  
  


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  Assess and grade students’ coursework, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.

  
  


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  Address academic and behavioral concerns, notifying the Assistant Dean of Faculty and the Student Services Coordinator as needed.

  
  


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  Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to mentor and assist students.

  
  


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  Supervise student externships, ensuring a productive learning experience.

  
  


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  Continuously review and recommend improvements to course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

  
  


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  Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board discussions, in-service training, graduations, workshops, and professional development events.

  
  


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  Complete required documentation, including student files, attendance records, incident reports, and early alerts.

  
  


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  Organize and coordinate guest lectures, community service field trips, and visits to medical facilities.

  
  


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  Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

  
  


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  Perform other related duties as assigned.

  
  

Core Competencies

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  Expertise in medical assisting subject matter.

  
  


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  Ability to design and execute engaging learning experiences.

  
  


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  Assess student knowledge and provide remediation strategies.

  
  


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  Model professionalism and commitment to the medical profession.

  
  


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  Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

  
  


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  Administer effective student assessments.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and other computer applications.

  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Qualifications

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  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.

  
  


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  Alternatively, at least three (3) years of job-related training and experience are required for instructors who are not graduates of an accredited program.

  
  


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  Three (3) years of full-time practical experience as a Medical Assistant.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and other computer applications.

  
  

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

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  Current, unencumbered registration or certification through a nationally recognized agency (CMA or RMA), or ability to obtain one. 

  
  


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  If applicable, must hold a current license, certification, or credential as required by local, state, and federal laws.

  
  

Benefits & Compensation (Full-time)

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  Hiring Range: $20.80–$24.96 per hour (for FT, PT, and Sub)

  
  


• AZ Paid Sick Time