What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Adjunct Instructor - Evening Instuction position at Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology?
About Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology
Cambridge is a leading "student-centered" educator for the next generation of allied health and related professionals. Healthcare is changing. Future professionals need to be patient-centered and savvy about business in ways their predecessors simply couldn't. At Cambridge, we're leading the way in educating the next generation of medical related professionals.
We accomplish this by putting students at the center of the educational process. We empower every student and staff member to be their best as they take responsibility for confronting the challenges of healthcare. We inspire everyone to pursue the future with dedication and a strategy for achievement in their careers and in every frontier of their lives.
Cambridge is culturally diverse, equitably balancing teaching, student improvement and professional growth through engaging clinical practice in a variety of healthcare settings. We teach our graduates to demonstrate ethical leadership as healthcare professionals. We are committed to anticipating and adapting to meet the ever-changing future environment and needs while addressing current opportunities.
Cambridge is seeking a strong leader to teach in our evening Medical Assistant Program.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students.
- Assisting with the coordination of externship sites, including student placement and performance assessment; developing community contacts and chairing advisory board meetings.
- Monitoring student retention and identifying and assist at-risk students; maintaining competency and currency in the field and healthcare research, trends, issues, and practices.
- Recommend program equipment, supplies, library materials, textbooks, and other items for purchase and use, monitor the safety and quality of instructional materials.
- Teach any assigned courses and act as a substitute teacher as needed.
- Manage special projects as formally assigned by the Campus Dean (including but not limited to new student orientation programs and open houses, assistance with accreditation preparation, campus events and supervision of staff).
- Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
- Coordinate and establish externship sites, monitor student placement and performance at externship sites.
- Develop community contacts that can assist with job placement, externship site set up, community involvement, and/or student orientation.
- Attend regularly scheduled program meetings, academic in-service workshops, and institute-wide meetings.
- Adhere to publicly support academic policies and procedures, including but not limited to the faculty handbook and catalog.
- Maintain active and current license, certifications, and professional development.
- Respond to student questions and concerns on a timely basis.
- Attend graduation ceremonies.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree required
- Possess a minimum of three (3) years employed as a Medical Assistant or equivalent
- Credentialed as a Medical Assistant or equivalent preferred
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in Word and Outlook
Job Type: Contract
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person