Medical Assistant Instructor - (Substitute)

Instruct and implement the Medical Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of modules.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Maintain student attendance and grades in accordance with 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 student with 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.

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.
• Three (3) years occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Four (4) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current medical assistant registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency (CMA or RMA).
• If applicable in addition to the above criteria, must have a current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the Medical Assistant field.
• Verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and computer skills.