ARMA Clinical Educator

Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As an ARMA Clinical Educator at UNC Health Appalachian, you will play a vital role in strengthening the onboarding, training, and continuous development of ambulatory clinical staff. Your work ensures that newly hired team members feel supported and prepared, contributing to the delivery of safe, compassionate, and effective patient care.

You’ll collaborate closely with practice leaders, clinical staff, and the Learning Center to design engaging educational programs, optimize workflows, and promote a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Compensation: Varies based on level of licensure, education and experience.
Schedule: Full-time, day shift with occasional travel and irregular hours as needed.
Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts.

What You’ll Do as an ARMA Clinical Educator

• Coordinate onboarding and training activities for newly hired ambulatory clinical staff.

• Develop engaging, interactive, and relevant educational content tailored to diverse learning styles.

• Create presentations, training resources, and learning materials that support staff competency and clinical readiness.

• Collaborate with practice leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify educational needs and implement targeted development programs.

• Contribute to optimizing clinical workflows and supporting quality improvement initiatives across ambulatory practices.

• Ensure staff understand and apply accreditation standards, regulatory expectations, and best practices in patient care.

• Promote a healthy, inclusive, and supportive environment that enhances employee well-being and professional growth.

• Partner with multiple departments to ensure consistent, high-quality training and development resources.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of an RN licensure or Medical Assistant certification

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience preferred, ideally in an ambulatory care setting.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or accredited Medical Assistant certification

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication, teaching, and presentation skills.

• Ability to develop training materials and deliver education in an engaging, effective way.

• Strong understanding of accreditation standards and how to apply them in ambulatory environments.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and adapt to evolving training needs.

• Strong organizational and instructional design skills.

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequent travel within the system; occasional overnight travel for seminars or training.

• Continuous standing, walking, speaking, writing, and teaching for 8 hours per day.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull over 50 lbs during demonstrations or clinical activities.

• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks.

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, mechanical equipment, and hospital environment risks.

• May encounter irregular hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, or emergency situations.

• Frequent close eye work and use of instructional materials, computers, and presentations.

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Access to professional development, teaching opportunities, certification support, and system-wide Learning Center resources.
• Impactful Work: Shape the onboarding and education of new staff, helping build the next generation of clinical excellence across ambulatory practices.
• Community & Lifestyle: Boone offers scenic mountain living, outdoor adventure, and a rich local culture — consistently ranked among the best small towns in America.
• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a learning environment where all team members feel supported and empowered.

About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”

About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu.