Adjunct Faculty – Medical Assistant

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Medical insurance options

Generous vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant in the Nursing and Allied Health Division to empower future healthcare professionals.

Position responsibilities include teaching, administrative duties, and participating in the evolution of student success within a collaborative work environment.

The role requires certification as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse and a minimum of three years clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate medical assisting competencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate learning experiences.
• Assess student learning and maintain office hours.
• Attend departmental, division, and general facility meetings.

Skills

Medical assisting theory and practice

Anatomy and physiology

Pharmacology

Medical terminology

Laboratory procedures

EKG

Phlebotomy

Medical office administration

Healthcare regulations

Patient care standards

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Job description

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) — Empowering Future Healthcare Professionals, Promoting Excellence in Patient Care, and Advancing Student Success.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Position: Medical Assistant, Nursing and Allied Health Division – part‑time. This role reports to the Department Chair and requires upholding the College’s mission, vision, values, Faculty Handbook and all applicable policies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 40% Teaching
  • Prepares, provides, and coordinates learning experiences in accordance with learning objectives and students' needs and abilities.
• 35% Teaching and preparations
  • Utilizes resources, including lab, to help students learn.
  • Assesses student learning per college and department policy, maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week.
  • Meets all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe.
  • Advises students and assists with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed.
  • Submits syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic timesheets, and other reports by established deadlines.
• 10% Administrative
  • Notifies program director/manager of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner.
  • Attends all departmental, division, and general facility meetings.
  • Attends convocations and participates in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia).
  • Adheres to professional standards of conduct.
  • Participates in the facility evaluation process.
• 10% Service
  • Contributes to the college and discipline by collaborating with others in service to the college.
  • Engages in continual professional development activities related to pedagogy, assessment, and facility area expertise.

Required Education

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN).

Required Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of medical assisting theory and practice, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, laboratory procedures, EKG, phlebotomy, medical office administration, healthcare regulations, and patient care standards.
• Skills: Ability to provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction; demonstrate and evaluate medical assisting competencies; develop and implement curriculum; utilize instructional technology; maintain accurate student records; communicate effectively with students, faculty, healthcare partners, and accrediting agencies; and foster a positive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Abilities: Ability to supervise students in clinical and laboratory settings, evaluate student performance, maintain professional standards, and prepare students for national certification examinations and employment in healthcare settings.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).

Preferred Education

• Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.

Preferred Experience

• Teaching or clinical instruction experience.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC offers an attractive benefits package that includes retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, 14 holidays per year (including a long break at Christmas), generous vacation and sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.