Medical Assistant Instructor- Days (8-1) 20 Hours Per Week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for class starts by organizing student material and texts to be distributed.
• Prepare lesson/unit plans and submit to the Program Director and/or Academic Dean.
• Organize and present subject matter in a meaningful way to students.
• Develop course material and evaluation tools as needed, with approval of Program Director or Academic Dean.
• Instruct classes as assigned.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Advise students at mid-term and term end with documentation.
• Evaluate students on professionalism (appearance/dress code, attitude, cooperation)
• Maintain student records, grades, and attendance. Post on permanent record sheets daily.
• Research and prepare all lecture materials in advance of class presentation.
• Notify students of make-up work due.
• Tutor students during make-up time.
• Monitor students during make-up time.
• Keep informed of current standards related to instructional area.
• Maintain a classroom environment conductive to learning.
• Attend outside workshops and seminars on improving instructional and professional skills when time and resources permit.
• Supplement student material when needed.
• Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.
• Assist with preparations for graduation ceremonies.
• Attend graduation ceremonies.
• Assist in inventory and ordering of supplies and texts.
• Maintain classrooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment.
• Report any down equipment to the Program Director or Academic Dean
• Maintain a cheerful, enthusiastic, positive attitude.
• Assist financial aid and administrative departments by providing information as needed.
• Assist in distributing student recognition pins and attendance stars.
• Refer students to the Program Director and/or Academic Dean if additional advising is necessary.
• Refer students having excess of three (3) absences to the Program Director or Academic Dean.
• Faculty should remain in classrooms for all assigned instructional times.
• Faculty should adhere to scheduled student breaks.
• Faculty will utilize instructional plans.
• Faculty will direct and assess student progress in achieving theory content: cognitive) and performance (competencies: psychomotor and affective) requirements of the program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Academic Dean.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years front and back office Medical Assistant experience (For TX: 5 years if you do not have a degree).
• Registered or certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience in phlebotomy, immunizations, venipuncture, injections, pharmacology, EKG, wound care, GYN procedures and vital signs.
• Proficiency in dosage calculations helpful.
• Documentation, computer skills, administrative competency, EHR (electronic health records)/Practice management knowledge helpful.