Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

Location: Seattle Campus – 9709 Third Avenue N.E., Suite 400 | On-Site

Type: Part-Time (20 Hours per Week)

Schedule: Morning shifts 8 AM - 1 PM M-F

Compensation: $24.96 – $29.96 per hour

Position Summary

Are you an experienced Medical Assistant with a talent for teaching and a desire to grow your leadership skills? This is your chance to take the next step in your career!

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant Instructor to join our Seattle campus faculty on a convenient part-time evening schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM). In this role, you will lead classroom lectures, facilitate hands-on clinical lab demonstrations, and mentor future healthcare professionals as they build the core competencies needed for career success.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Student Mentorship:

• Lesson Execution: Deliver lesson plans across program modules using varied teaching techniques that engage different learning styles.

• Objective Planning: Plan instruction to achieve specific learning outcomes based on student needs and established curriculum standards.

• Classroom & Lab Leadership: Lead lectures, demonstrate clinical procedures (phlebotomy, vitals, EKGs, injections), and supervise practical skill labs while enforcing safety, OSHA, and biohazard standards.

Academic Administration & Student Support:

• Evaluation & Grading: Assess and grade student coursework, clinical check-offs, and assignments within 72 hours.

• Student Advising: Maintain scheduled office hours to advise students, provide academic support, and alert campus leadership (Assistant Dean of Faculty / Student Services) regarding early alerts or student progress needs.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate attendance records, grade logs, and required student file documentation per institutional policies.

Departmental & Program Operations:

• Enrichment: Coordinate guest speakers, community field trips, and medical office visits.

• Faculty Engagement: Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board sessions, in-service workshops, and campus graduations.

• Externships: May assist with student externship supervision and placement oversight.

Minimum Requirements

• Education & Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by USDE or CHEA (or equivalent recognized foreign/hospital-based entity) AND three (3) years of full-time occupational experience as a Medical Assistant.

    OR

  • A minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for non-accredited program graduates.

• National Certification: Current, unencumbered national registration or certification through an accredited agency (e.g., CMA, RMA).

• Licensure: Active Washington Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) credential or license as required by state law.

• Technical Skills: Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), video conferencing tools, and general digital tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior classroom or clinical teaching/mentoring experience.

Compensation & Part-Time Benefits

• Hiring Range: $24.96 to $29.96 per hour.

• Work-Life Balance: Keep your daytime schedule free while mentoring evening adult learners.

• Benefits: Washington Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.