Medical Assistant - Substitute Instructor
Location: Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque Campus | On-Site
Position Type: Substitute
Compensation: $20.80-$24.96 per hour
Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced and certified Medical Assistant to serve as a Substitute Instructor at our Albuquerque campus. This is a great opportunity to step into education on a flexible schedule. Take the opportunity to apply your direct patient care experience while teaching future Medical Assistants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and meet established curriculum objectives.
- Provide hands-on lab support and assist students with clinical skill development.
- Evaluate and grade student coursework and assignments within 72 hours.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Communicate proactively with leadership regarding student academic or behavioral concerns.
- Coordinate guest speakers, clinical site visits, and student externship supervision.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records including attendance, incident reports, and early alerts.
- Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR minimum 3 years of equivalent job-related training and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of full-time practical Medical Assistant experience.
- Current, unencumbered national MA certification (CMA or RMA); willingness to obtain certification if not currently held.
- Applicable state and local professional credentials as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior classroom or lab teaching experience.
- Advanced clinical expertise in a specialty area.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: $20.80-$24.96 per hour.
- Flexible scheduling as needed.
Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.