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Adjunct Faculty – Medical Assistant

Baton Rouge Community College · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaching (40%): Prepares, provides and coordinates learning experiences in accordance with learning objectives and students' needs and abilities.
  • Teaching and Preparations (35%): Utilizes resources including lab to help students to learn. Assesses student learning in accordance with college and department policy. Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week. Meets all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe. Advises students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed. Submits syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance electronic timesheets, and other reports by established deadlines.
  • Administrative (10%): Notifies program director/manager of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner. Attends all departmental, division, and general facility meetings. Attends convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia). Adheres to professional standards of conduct. Participates in the facility evaluation process.
  • Service (10%): Contributes to the college and discipline by collaborating with others. Engages in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and facility area expertise.

Required Education

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN).

Required Experience

  • A minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of medical assisting theory and practice, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, laboratory procedures, EKG, phlebotomy, medical office administration, healthcare regulations, and patient care standards.
  • Skills: Ability to provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction; demonstrate and evaluate medical assisting competencies; develop and implement curriculum; utilize instructional technology; maintain accurate student records; communicate effectively with students, faculty, healthcare partners, and accrediting agencies; and foster a positive learning environment that promotes student success.
  • Abilities: Ability to supervise students in clinical and laboratory settings, evaluate student performance, maintain professional standards, and prepare students for national certification examinations and employment in healthcare settings.

Required Licenses or Certifications

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Preferred Education

  • Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Preferred Experience

  • Teaching or Clinical instruction experience

Benefits

  • Retirement
  • Multiple medical insurance options
  • Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
  • Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
  • Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
  • Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program

Why Join BRCC?

  • A collaborative work environment
  • A commitment to employee development
  • The opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations

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