Clinical Medical Assistant Instructor

Prairie State College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie State College is seeking a part-time hourly instructor for the clinical medical assistant vocational program. This role involves developing and delivering curriculum while engaging a diverse student population. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and possess prior instructional experience. Join our commitment to educational excellence!

Qualifications

• Requires three years of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a related field.
• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or as a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience teaching at the community college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
• Monitor student attendance and retention.
• Organize concepts to be taught logically and understandably.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Instructional Experience

Education

Licensure or certification in a related field

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Desire2Learn

Job description

Prairie State College seeks an experienced part-time hourly instructor to provide theory and clinical training for the clinical medical assistant vocational program. Successful candidates will have the desire to engage a diverse student population. Reporting Relationship Directly reports to Manager, Workforce and Community Partnerships – Workforce Professions Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum for industry credentials.
• Plan for instructional activities supporting curriculum.
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional activities.
• Organize concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable manner covering all objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
• Use appropriate Learning Management Systems (LMS), and assessment tools to ensure learning outcomes are being met.
• Monitor student attendance and retention and documents (as required).
• Plan and update the curriculum for instructional activities including lectures, class discussions, and exams.
• Effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
• Advise students as it relates to school policies and satisfactory performance and maintain communication with the program coordinator regarding such activity.
• Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final satisfactory / unsatisfactory grades for all students in a timely manner.
• Process course midterm and end grades according to policy.
• Monitor all equipment and supply inventory for repair and / or replenishment (as required).
• Submit timely, written notice of textbook, supply, instructional and equipment needs to the program coordinator (as required).
• Communicate with the program coordinator and / or manager on challenges or noteworthy issues or concerns related to students.
• Maintain on-time attendance and schedule adherence.
• Maintain a positive attitude and support a commitment to departmental excellence.
• Maintain instructional service levels and productivity with efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the department, consistent with the role of this position.

Other Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure or certification in a related field such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a directly related field
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Instructional / training experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experienced user of education LMS (preferably Desire2Learn)
• Experience teaching, especially at the community college level
• Experience working with culturally and intellectually diverse groups
• Ability to create diverse teaching methods

Anticipated Work Hours and Days Salary Minimum starting-$25 - $30 / hr. Benefits Posting Date 12 / 19 / 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted electronically

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