What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Instructor position at Prism Career Institute?
Prism Career Institute is looking for a qualified Medical Assistant Instructor to teach our Medical Assistant Program. We are looking for instructors that will go above and beyond for the success of the student. With an ability to work collaboratively with other instructors and staff to ensure consistency, communication, and a positive learning environment.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Teaches the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog and relates the instruction to careers and employer expectations.
- Prepare and grades examinations based upon course objectives and published exam schedule and returns all assignments in a timely manner.
- Works creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.
- Begin and end each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.
- Submits, at the designated time, final grades for all students on the class roster.
- Accurately maintains attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, submits class roster daily, maintains a separate record of attendance and grades that is clearly labeled and turned in at the end of the term.
- Attends faculty meetings, in-service meetings, graduation and other events as needed
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Teach specified subject(s) in the medical assistant curriculum for students’ comprehension. This entails having a strong understanding of the topics to be taught, and preparing well for lectures
- Administer tests and assignments to students to assess their understanding of topics they have taken, as well as to measure the efficiency of the teaching methods adopted
- Evaluate students’ performances and create effective means of rewarding excelling students, while encouraging those not doing so well, by working with them to improve their academic performances
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs.
- Teaching and facilitation skills.
- Ability to teach and control the behavior of students.
- Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Qualifications:
- Registered or Certified Medical Assistant.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years front and back office Medical Assistant experience
- Experience in billing and insurance, medical terminology, coding ICD-9 and CPT.
- Experience in phlebotomy, immunizations, venipuncture, injections, pharmacology, EKG, wound care, GYN procedures and vital signs.
- Documentation, computer skills, administrative competency, EHR (electronic health records)
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Experience:
- Certified Medical Assistant: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25