Adult Education: Medical Assistant (MA) Instructor ~ Part-Time

Instructor

They are responsible for successfully transferring knowledge to students in the subject area for which they are hired. The instructor will ensure a syllabus, learning objectives, lesson plans, instructional materials, tools, equipment, and supplies are available to perform the required instruction. The instructor will coordinate with the adult education administrators and staff to ensure that grades, attendance, and other required information are available in student records. Ensure students are adequately prepared to sit for certification/licensing examinations as appropriate.

Starting Date: TBD

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Adult Education Employees Salary Schedule, based on experience and education

Reports To: Superintendent or Designee

Benefits: Up to three approved personal days per year; professional development opportunities

Workweek/Year: Hourly as determined

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or possession of a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent healthcare experience as a medical assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or in a related healthcare role, with responsibilities directly relevant to medical assisting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in the clinical and administrative procedures included in the medical assisting curriculum.
• Documented education or training in instructional methodology, including teaching strategies, student assessment, curriculum development, or related educational practices. (required by CAAHEP/MAERB Standards)
• Ability to provide effective classroom and laboratory instruction and evaluate student achievement of required competencies.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and technology skills.
• Ability to meet all applicable COE and CAAHEP/MAERB faculty qualification requirements.
• Experience using learning management systems and electronic health records.
• Ensure that the curriculum, lesson plans, and learning objectives are organized, effectively communicated, utilized, and consistent with the class objectives.
• A motivated self-starter with strong time-management abilities, who can work quickly and independently, handling multiple projects at one time and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, associates, vendors, and community members while demonstrating professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work weekend, evening, and/or summer hours.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in a healthcare or education-related field.
• Current medical assisting certification, such as CMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), or RMA (AMT) certification.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in medical assisting or ambulatory healthcare.
• Previous teaching experience in adult education, postsecondary education, or healthcare training.
• Experience teaching both clinical and administrative medical assisting skills.
• Familiarity with the MAERB Core Curriculum and CAAHEP accreditation standards.
• Experience developing lesson plans, conducting laboratory simulations, and evaluating student competencies.
• Experience preparing students for national medical assisting certification examinations.

Further Information: hr@mcjvs.edu

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