Adjunct Medical Assistant Instructor — Hands-on Training

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks adjunct faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes professionalism and multicultural understanding. The faculty will work in a multi-modal program serving students in scheduled classes and open lab instruction.

The instructor will provide instruction in the training courses offered through the Medical Assistant program using

Qualifications

• Valid CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, NCMA/NCCT or CCMA/NHA credential.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical assistant experience (clinical and administrative).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level and supervising lab skills/clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on instruction of clinical skills related to the role of Medical Assistant.
• Didactic instruction in scheduled classes and/or hybrid learning environments.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of medical assisting roles.
• Follow established curriculum and clinical assessments.
• Supervise student efforts to ensure a high level of patient care and safety.
• Monitor, evaluate & document student attendance and progress.
• Project a positive, helpful attitude when students request or require help.
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with other program faculty and division staff.
• Preserve patient and student confidentiality.
• Advise students on program requirements and their progress; assess abilities and provide feedback.
• Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program; keep current on technology and industry advances.

Skills

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

High energy

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Collaborative

Analytical skills

Education

CMA (AAMA) / RMA (AMT) / NCMA (NCCT) / CCMA (NHA)

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience teaching at the post-secondary level

Experience supervising lab skills and clinical rotations

Job description

Salt Lake Community College seeks adjunct faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes professionalism and multicultural understanding. The faculty will work in a multi-modal program serving students in scheduled classes and open lab instruction.

The instructor will provide instruction in the training courses offered through the Medical Assistant program using