MedQuest College was voted Best of Lexington for the second year in a row and we are currently seeking the best of Medical Assistants who are talented, enthusiastic, and experienced to teach in a rapidly growing and stable program.

This position reports to the Program Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in student retention efforts. Instructors are expected to remind students of missed assignments and encourage and maintain participation of all students on your roster, and promptly identify and assist “at risk” students, referring these students for appropriate assistance.
• Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms
• Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
• Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
• Process course end grades according to policy.
• Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final grades for all students in a timely manner.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with Program Manager regarding such activity.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Communicate with Program Manager on all issues related to students.
• Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
• Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be an experienced Medical Assistant with current license(s), certification(s), registration(s), and credential(s) as required by local, state and/or federal laws
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience in the Medical Assisting field or related field
• Associates degree, in field or related, is preferred but not required
• Previous teaching experience is encouraged but not required
• Standardized curriculum will be provided

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CMA or RMA (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person