Medical Assistant Instructor

Job Description

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Job Title: Medical Assistant Instructor

Location: Cowan Campus

Reports To: Campus Director 

FLSA Status: Exempt / 10 Month

Benefits: Employee Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Sick, Personal, and
Community Service Leave; Paid Oklahoma Teacher Retirement; $3,600 Flex Benefit Allowance; Employee Tuition Assistance Reimbursement; Employer 401a Match Opportunity

Job Group: CA – CE, dependent on degree level 

TC Data Code: 6

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SUMMARY

Responsible for conducting a competency-based instructional program in medical assisting (MA).  Provides students instruction in theory, laboratory, clinicals, and professionalism necessary for certification. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of at least three years of recent experience (within the last five years) as a Medical Assistant or related field. Must hold certification for Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Preference may be given for an Associate’s degree or higher and/or Oklahoma State Department of Education standard teaching certification in Biology and/or Health Careers Education with health-related experience. 

Requirements to work toward obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree, must be willing to have a degree plan on file with CVTech. Must be eligible to obtain an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate. Must be eligible to supervise lab/clinical experiences of students in multiple health fields.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Meet and instruct students providing performance-based individualized and group instruction utilizing a variety of instructional techniques
• Instruct students in the use, care, and safe operation of machinery and equipment and the care of furniture, materials, and supplies
• Instruct students in the importance and significance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits needed to gain and retain employment
• Provide student instruction and supervision in the clinical setting including communication, reporting, paperwork requirements, and health records needed for clinical experience
• Ensure all students take certification tests for which they qualify and track certification testing
• Develop, revise, and update competency-based curriculum materials including written curriculum, audio-visual instructional support materials, and utilization of the online learning management system to remain current with industry trends and technology.
• Evaluate each student’s performance based on knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned in the areas being taught, maintain competency records, progress reports, attendance reports, and required health records and required vaccinations
• Assist with the placement of students available for employment or additional education experiences upon completion of the program
• Sponsor or co-sponsor a chapter of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), the student organization for students in health occupation training
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom, lab, storage room, and office space to include safe working conditions and appropriate safety precautions per industry regulations
• Maintain a program that complies with requirements and reporting of the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technical Education (ODCTE)
• Prepares program budget annually and operates within the program budget including proper purchasing procedures, maintaining required inventory records on all equipment, supplies, and materials 
• Maintain professional competence through participation in staff development, in-service activities, faculty meetings, and professional growth activities as provided by the district and within your career and technical field
• Maintains required professional credentials and CPR certification
• Work cooperatively with the Academic Center, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Services Department, Job Placement Specialist, Marketing Department, and Counselors to meet students’ needs and goals for the program
• Work cooperatively with other instructors, administration, staff, parents/guardians as needed, advisory committee, and industry to maintain positive relationships to help prepare students
• Participate in the evaluation process with the assigned administrator
• Assist in upholding and enforcing the rules and regulations of the Board of Education
• Physical presence on campus between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, excepting an hour lunch between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM at Chickasha campus; or 7:45 AM and 4:15 PM, excepting an hour lunch between the hours of 11:15 AM and 12:15 PM at Cowan and El Reno campuses.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REPORTING HOURS

Employee is expected to work a minimum of 7.5 hours per scheduled work day. Press of business may require employee to work outside or in addition set work hours.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This is not an exhaustive list and reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

Canadian Valley Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information in its programs, services, activities and employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: brent.casey@cvtech.edu;  504 Coordinators: 504@cvtech.edu; 405-262-2629, 6505 E Hwy 66, El Reno, OK 73036

This is a safety sensitive position.

Salary : $62,870 - $80,114