Career Prep and Medical Assistant Instructor | Full-time | Day Classes

CAREER PREP INSTRUCTOR SUMMARY: Implement the Career Prep Curriculum Sequence and instruct students in accordance with curriculum standards and objectives. MEDICAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR SUMMARY: Instruct and implement the Medical Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm

Medical Assistant Instructor Essential Functions: 

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students, including scheduled activities and module materials.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Maintain student attendance and grades by established policies.
• Prepare final grades at the end of each module to update student records and transcripts.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
• Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Assist and advise students with the Medical Assistant program curriculum.
• May assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Medical Assistant students.
• Monitor students in the classroom. Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
• The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Career Prep Instructor Essential Functions: 

• Instruct students in foundation courses such as mathematics, computers, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, study skills, and first aid.
• Plan instruction of the foundation courses to achieve syllabus objectives.
• Prepare lesson plans that align with the established curriculum and address student needs.
• Assist students in transitioning from the Career Prep Sequence to the Professional Sequences.
• Monitor student attendance and inform the Associate Director/Student Services staff when three or more consecutive absences occur. Prepare weekly attendance reports for the office management staff.
• Review student retention rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Maintain an 80% student retention rate for all classes taught in the sequence.
• Maintain student grades by established policies.  Prepare final grades at the end of the sequence to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Monitor student academic progress and inform the Associate Director/Student Services staff when a student’s grade average for any course drops below 77%.
• The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Medical Assistant Minimum Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Medical Assisting or training from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Medical Assisting or a minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach.
• Three (3) years of full-time occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Functional knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and computer/internet applications.

Career Prep Instructor Minimum Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council For Higher Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or subject in which they teach or a minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors who are not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach.
• Three (3) years of occupational experience (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field they teach.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology, documented by post-secondary education or job experience in the subject matter.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.