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Job Title: Medical Assisting Instructor
DESCRIPTION: The Medical Assisting Instructor is responsible under the direct supervision of faculty members to perform routine standardized laboratory work requiring close attention to detailed procedures in the preparation and basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment, inventory, and requisition of supplies, assisting faculty in supervision of students assigned to laboratories, and other related duties.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives
Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses
Instruction in the clinical setting
Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
Work well in the classroom and in supervising students at practicum or internship sites
Maintaining program data necessary for accreditation
Participation in professional development
Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests
Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area
Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students
Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts
Must be willing to work flexible hours
Other duties as assigned
COMPENTENCIES
Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory
Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
Knowledge of academic course standards
Knowledge of the college’s academic programs
Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
Skill to make timely decisions
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
Decision making and problem-solving skills
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Oral and written communication skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in an Allied Health Science field
Current CMA/RMA certification
Experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Manager
Driver’s License Requirement: Valid GA Driver License
Physical Demands:
The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight.
Work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.
The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Full range of hand and finger motion is utilized for data entry purposes.
Travel Requirements: Some travel to peer groups or other training/conferences and to the other campuses is required.
Training Requirements:
Employee understands and agrees to complete all required trainings, to include those mandated by the State of Georgia Governor, by stated deadlines, as a condition of employment.
Job Related Training
EEOC Statement:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Joanna Velazquez, Student Support and Accessibility Service Coordinator, Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, joanna.velazquez@northgatech.edu at 1500 Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523