What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Medical Assisting Instructor-9 Month position at Cape Fear Community College?
Position Description
DEFINITION:
To provide classroom and/or online instruction to students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
- Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Medical Assisting Program Director
- May occasionally receive support and technical assistance from Dean of Health & Human Services and/or Department Chair, Nursing
- Exercises no supervision
Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
- Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
- Develop class outlines and establish guidelines for various courses; prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities and select appropriate texts.
- Encourage a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and clinical applications.
- Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student academic and clinical performance; grade and record individual scores
- Review available instructional materials; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to program director
- Supervise the use of and operation of various instructional equipment; provide instructional demonstrations on mechanical machinery or other equipment as appropriate; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
- Participate in systematic program evaluation.
- Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; ensure that the curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities, which prepare students to enter into the profession
- Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed
- Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as required.
- Assist in training and calibration of new part-time clinical faculty; clinical protocols, use of instructional equipment and materials.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs.
- Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields; participate in professional development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
- Participate in student recruitment efforts.
- Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs
- Serve as liaison for the Medical Assisting Program with other health science programs, college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and community partners.
- Maintain Trajecsys records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to the clinical program needs.
Other Important Functions:
- Ensure adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
- Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes.
- Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
- Demonstrate community involvement.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Participate in development of extramural locations and coordinate assignment to these sites.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Professional skills, knowledge, and attributes within the Medical Assisting profession
- Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
- Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
- Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
- Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
Ability to:
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
- Making observations
- Reading and writing
- Communicating with others
- Operating assigned equipment
- Handling varied tasks simultaneously
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Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
- Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Operating assigned equipment
- Handling varied tasks simultaneously
- Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
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Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
- Making sound decisions
- Responding to questions
- Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Required Minimum Education/Training:
- A Baccalaureate Degree or higher in relevant field
- Graduate of an AAMA accredited Medical Assisting program
Required Minimum Experience:
- Five years Medical Assisting experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master’s or higher degree
- Teaching experiences in Medical Assisting at or above the program level
- Experience in course development
License:
- Current National Medical Assisting license (AAMA or CCMA) to practice Medical Assisting.
Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
- Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
- Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
- To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.