Associate Professor, Patient Care

Horry-Georgetown Technical College; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Myrtle Beach is seeking an Associate Professor for the Patient Care Medical Assistant program. The role involves assisting in course content development and providing instruction in lab and clinical settings.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, experience in teaching, and a strong knowledge of patient care certifications. The position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on student development and adherence to ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Two-year work-related experience in the teaching discipline.
• Demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Familiarity with ethical obligations in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program director with development of course content.
• Deliver didactic instruction in lab and clinical settings.
• Work closely with students and faculty.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards.

Skills

Clinical medical assisting skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Higher degree with teaching experience

Tools

Patient Care certifications

OSHA regulations

HIPAA regulations

Job description

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a two-year community/technical college that offers more than 75 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs for students who are either seeking quick entry into the workforce or desiring to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. HGTC offers three convenient campus locations in South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Conway and Georgetown.

Associate Professor, Patient Care

The Allied Health Sciences Division at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is seeking an Associate Professor, Patient Care to teach the Patient Care Medical Assistant program. The instructor will assist the program director with development of course content and will teach didactically in lab and clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program director with development of course content.
• Deliver didactic instruction in lab and clinical settings.
• Work closely with students and other faculty, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Maintain strong clinical medical assisting skills and ensure the application of ethical, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two-year work-related experience, with demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline (minimum requirement).
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher with teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of Patient Care Medical Assistant certifications including Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician.
• Familiarity with ethical obligations, OSHA and HIPAA regulations as they pertain to patient care.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave.