Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

Position Summary

Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Plans and teaches courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Takes Patient Vital Signs
• Takes Medical Histories
• Prepares Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
• Assists Physicians During Examinations
• Explains Medical Procedures to Patients
• Sterilizes Medical Instruments
• Removing Sutures
• Calling Prescriptions in to Pharmacies
• Preparing Patients for X-Rays
• Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
• Filling Out Insurance Forms
• Filing Patient Medical Records
• Maintaining the Confidentiality of Patient Information
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies
• Scheduling Patient Medical Procedures
• Following Up on Patient Visits
• Updating Patient Charts
• Ordering Lab Tests
• Billing Patients
• Working with Insurance Companies
• Managing Petty Cash
• Answering Phones
• Greeting Patients
• Sorting Mail
• Handling Correspondence
• Filing
• Typing Documents
• Performing Computer Data Entry
• Handling Billing and Bookkeeping Tasks

Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable)

Responsible for teaching, lecture and lab-based classes in various teaching modes (traditional, hybrid, and on-line) related to the field of medical assistant.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant
• Associate Degree in related field preferred
• Has worked in an Ambulatory care setting for a minimum of 2 years
• Minimum of two years teaching experience

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Able to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant
• American Heart Association BLS CPR