Medical Assisting Instructor

Job Details

The instructor position plays a critical role in the teaching and learning process, ensuring that students achieve mastery of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. The instructor is responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality instruction, engaging in program improvement processes, and participating in various institutional and student affairs initiatives. This position requires a proactive and dedicated approach to student success, including fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, utilizing diverse teaching methodologies, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure ongoing program and student development.

Compensation

The starting pay range for this position is $22-27 per hour.

Schedule

Monday and Wednesday 7:00a-12:00pm, with some support shifts on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Instruction and Curriculum Delivery:
  • Prepares lessons and course materials in accordance with the college's curriculum, using appropriate teaching methods and resources.
    • Adheres to course syllabi, ensuring alignment with program goals and accreditation requirements.
    • Delivers instruction to students through dynamic and varied instructional techniques to support various learning styles.
    • Maintains a positive, inclusive, and professional classroom environment that fosters student engagement and success.
• Student Support and Success:
  • Maintains regular and open communication with students regarding their progress, attendance, and performance, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
    • Provides proactive academic advising, tutoring, and office hours to assist students with course material, assignments, and career development.
    • Participates in student affairs activities such as new student orientation, student clubs, and career services events to support overall student engagement and success.
• Assessment and Program Improvement:
  • Regularly assesses student learning outcomes; implements strategies to enhance student performance and course effectiveness.
    • Utilizes student achievement and learning data to contribute to program improvement processes, including program review, assessment, and evaluation.
    • Stays current with industry trends and academic best practices.
• Collaboration and Faculty Development:
  • Participates in departmental meetings, industry advisory boards, and faculty development activities to contribute to continuous improvement efforts and program growth.
    • Collaborates with colleagues across departments to support student success, retention, and achievement of program outcomes.
    • Mentors and supports new faculty members to ensure successful integration into the institution.
• Compliance and Accreditation:
  • Adheres to institutional, accreditation, and regulatory standards; ensures that all program components comply with these requirements.
    • Documents grades, attendance, student advising, and other required information in a timely manner, using the institution's designated software systems.
    • Participates in programmatic and institutional assessments to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement.

Other Duties

• Ensures relevance of instructional materials; utilizes appropriate processes to facilitate improvements as dictated by academic, industry, or regulatory standards.
  • Fulfills additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director, Academic Dean, or Campus Director/President.
• Ensures classroom and lab equipment is available and in good working condition; utilizes appropriate processes to facilitate repair and maintenance in a timely manner.

Core Competencies

• Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrates personal integrity and ethical conduct; upholds organizational values, fosters trust, and serves as a role model for students.
  • Maintains a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor in all interactions with students, colleagues, and the community.
  • Responds to changes in teaching strategies, course content, and institutional priorities with flexibility and a willingness to learn.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
  • Works effectively with colleagues and industry partners to achieve institutional goals and improve program offerings.
• Professionalism: Maintains a positive, respectful, and professional demeanor in all interactions with students, colleagues, and the community.
  • Responds to changes in teaching strategies, course content, and institutional priorities with flexibility and a willingness to learn.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
  • Works effectively with colleagues and industry partners to achieve institutional goals and improve program offerings.
• Adaptability: Responds to changes in teaching strategies, course content, and institutional priorities with flexibility and a willingness to learn.
  • Works effectively with colleagues and industry partners to achieve institutional goals and improve program offerings.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
  • Works effectively with colleagues and industry partners to achieve institutional goals and improve program offerings.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues and industry partners to achieve institutional goals and improve program offerings.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement
  • BLS for the Healthcare Provider
  • RMA, CMA, CCMA, NCMA or CMAC, preferred
• Field Experience: 2 years

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials related to area of expertise.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic calculations relevant to course material and student assessments.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and any software required for course delivery.

Physical Demands

• This position is on site, student facing.
  • The physical demands of the job include regular standing, walking, sitting, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment includes vocational classrooms, labs, or office spaces with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals in certain instructional settings.
  • The noise level is typically moderate.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Background Screening

• To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted.
  • This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search.
• Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.