Adjunct Medical Assistant

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pittsburgh is seeking an Adjunct Medical Assistant to teach and develop the curriculum in Medical Assisting programs. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting and possess significant healthcare experience. Responsibilities include creating course outlines, assessing student performance, and participating in professional development activities. The role is part-time, and offers a chance to contribute to the academic growth of students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of full-time experience in healthcare, including an ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Current credentialing in medical assisting by an accredited organization.
• Post-secondary teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum.
• Create effective learning environments using various instructional methods.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of instructional methods

Ability to assess student performance

Familiarity with industry-related software and systems

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Adjunct Medical Assistant

Position Title: Adjunct Medical Assistant

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scannable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Daytime hours. Varies according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, currently credentialed in medical assisting by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and current membership in the American Association of Medical Assistants. Minimum of five (5) years of full‑time experience in healthcare, including a minimum of 40 hours of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures performed by medical assistants. Must have instruction in educational theory and techniques and be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and assessment of students and knowledgeable concerning national curricula, national accreditation and national certification. Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical sites.

Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post‑secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry‑related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.

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