If you are passionate about other people’s growth and development, this is a great opportunity! Transfer your medical assistant knowledge and clinical skills into a teaching opportunity!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of modules.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Maintain student attendance and grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each module to update student records and transcripts.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
• Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Assist and advise a student with the Medical Assistant program curriculum.
• May assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Medical Assistant students.
• Monitor students in the classroom. Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Medical Assisting and three (3) years of occupational experience as a Medical Assistant OR
• A minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must have a current, unencumbered registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency (CMA or RMA).
• Current licenses, certifications, or other designations are required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Medical Assistant field, except for those teaching in non-core (e.g., general education) courses.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and computer skills.