Medical Assistant PT

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant Instructor provides updated and fully prepared instruction to students, actively engages in retention activities and manages the classroom/lab activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitors classroom and student safety and immediately report safety concerns to appropriate manager.

· Actively engages in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.

· Submits assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline.

· Works with the Department Chair/Director of Education/Academic Dean to resolve student concerns.

· Provides each student course syllabi on the first day of class.

· Grades tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe.

· Records and maintains accurate student attendance and grade records.

· Participates in student activities such as serving as club advisors, if asked.

· Completes midterm evaluations for each student halfway through the term.

· Reports need for supplies and computer equipment to manager.

· Be aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and student handbook, 

· Participates in the evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials.

· Be accountable for all equipment, textbooks, instructor’s manuals, software, tapes, CD, etc. being used for the current term.

Position Summary:

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

· Completion of a Medical Assisting Program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; Associate degree Preferred

·Expertise in interpersonal and verbal presentation/written communication skills

· Minimum of 3 years of experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting

·Certifications: RMA or CMA Required

· Higher Ed/Postsecondary teaching experience preferred

· Strong organizational and planning skills

· Team player who demonstrates initiative, dependability and reliability