Medical Assistant Instructor/Externship Coordinator at Unitek Learning

Murray, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Assisting Field Knowledge, Instruction Planning, Instruction Delivery, Student Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Externship Supervision, Employer Relationship Management, Site Visits, Documentation Management, Retention Activities, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Presentation, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Independent Work, Microsoft Office

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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 Type of Position : Campus

Responsibilities

The role involves providing fully prepared instruction meeting learning outcomes, academic advising, and career counseling to students, while actively engaging in retention efforts. Additionally, the instructor must manage the externship course, including supervising training and developing relationships with local employers for student placement.