Full-Time

Medical Assistant Instructor

Posted on 9/11/2026

Unitek Learning

Unitek Learning

Healthcare education and training group

Compensation Overview

$31 - $34/hr

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Education (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Requirements
  • A minimum of a high school diploma is required; advanced education or a college degree is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Three demonstrable years of hands-on clinical experience in a medical assistant role are required.
  • Current knowledge of medical assistant practice is required.
  • Ability to mentor a highly diverse student population.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
  • Proficient interpersonal oral presentation and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising, and career-related counseling to students.
  • Actively engage in retention activities and support program and institutional initiatives.
  • Educate and provide technological and academic training to students.
  • Ensure students are aware of the competencies necessary for all objectives in the syllabus.
  • Design and carry out a lesson plan for each class taught that recognizes students’ abilities and learning styles and provides accommodations for individual student differences.
  • Exhibit professional service when working with students and coworkers.
  • Analyze outward signs of problems that may inhibit students’ achievement and take appropriate action.
  • Refer students to the campus director or student services to address issues that appear to hinder student achievement.
  • Identify and refer students who are at risk of leaving the course to student services.
  • Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling.
  • Use varied evaluation methods to support student abilities, including cooperative learning, reports, and teamwork.
  • Provide input to and participate in academic committees formed to enrich programs and student life on campus.
  • Support company initiatives according to communicated processes and procedures.
  • Work and communicate effectively with all campus departmental staff.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Comply with all state, Department of Education, and accreditation regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
  • Certified Medical Assistant credential, such as Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
  • Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.

Unitek Learning is a healthcare education and training organization. It operates a family of career-focused institutions offering nursing, allied-health, emergency-medical, and related professional programs through campus, hybrid, and online formats. Its schools serve students preparing for healthcare careers as well as employers developing their existing workforces. The organization coordinates curriculum, instruction, clinical education, admissions, student services, regulatory compliance, and institutional operations across multiple school brands. Teams work in teaching, academic leadership, enrollment, career services, financial aid, technology, compliance, and corporate support.

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