Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time) Location: Tucson, AZ (Tucson Campus) | On-Site Type: Part-Time (8–10 Hours per Week), Night Classes Compensation: $20. 80 – $24. 96 per hour Position Summary Transfer your medical assistant knowledge and clinical skills into an inspiring teaching role at our Tucson campus! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant Instructor for night classes. This position offers a part-time schedule of approximately 8 to 10 hours per week, allowing you to guide and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals while maintaining your day schedule.

Key Responsibilities Instruction & Student Engagement: Lesson Execution: Design and deliver engaging lesson plans in one or more subjects using diverse teaching techniques tailored to adult learning styles. Targeted Learning: Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum standards. Grading & Advising: Evaluate and grade students’ work within 72 hours; maintain regular office hours to advise, mentor, and support students.

Student Retention & Alerts: Discuss academic or behavioral issues directly with students; proactively alert the Assistant Dean and Student Services Coordinator when intervention is needed. Academic & Program Administration: Record Keeping: Complete documentation for individual student files, attendance records, incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary academic forms. Enrichment & Clinical Activities: Arrange guest speakers, community service trips, and visits to local clinics and medical offices.

Supervise student externships as assigned. Campus Participation: Participate in faculty meetings, advisory boards, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and student recruitment or registration activities. Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety, security, and biohazard standards across all learning environments. Core Competencies & Qualifications Core Competencies: Comprehensive knowledge of Medical Assisting theory, clinical procedures, and back-office skills.

Ability to plan appropriate learning experiences, assess student progress, and provide targeted remediation. Role model professionalism and foster an engaging, encouraging learning environment. Minimum Requirements: Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the USDE or CHEA (or equivalent job-related training). Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time occupational experience as a Medical Assistant.

Technical Skills: Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), video-conferencing tools, and general digital applications. Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations: Current, active, unencumbered national registration or certification through an accredited agency (CMA or RMA). Additional credentials as required by local, state, and federal laws. Preferred Qualifications: Prior classroom, clinical preceptor, or lab teaching experience.

Compensation & Part-Time Benefits Hiring Range: $20. 80 to $24. 96 per hour. Schedule: Part-Time (8 to 10 hours per week, night class availability).