Lab Instructor - MCA

Valley-College; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley College seeks a part-time, on-site Lab Instructor to teach Medical Clinical Assistant skills and oversee lab activities. You will organize the curriculum, manage lab procedures, and track student progress while maintaining records.

The role emphasizes professional communication, confidentiality, and teamwork within a clinical classroom setting. Applicants should have an Associate degree or higher and at least three years in medical assisting; certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• At least three years of experience as Medical Clinical Assistant or related field required.
• Medical Assisting certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Train students in labs (on campus).
• Develop lab activities, delivery methods, assignments, and lab procedures per curriculum.
• Instruct and guide students in the lab learning environment per curriculum.
• Demonstrate procedures and operate equipment per curriculum (e.g., blood pressures, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, minor surgeries).
• Grade and evaluate students' lab skills and provide timely feedback.
• Tutor students in lab procedures where needed.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date skills checklists for students' work.
• Compile reports/updates on students as required.
• Provide follow-up with students via telephone, email, or in person.
• Maintain a cooperative and professional learning environment.

Skills

Professional Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

Confidentiality

Ethical

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Education

Associates degree or higher

Job description

The lab instructor is responsible for instructing students in skills required to function as Medical Clinical Assistant , organizing the curriculum, overseeing lab management, tracking the progress of each student, and keeping accurate records/files on each student during lab sessions

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Training Students (On Campus Only)
• Develop lab activities and delivery methods, assignments and activities, and lab procedures for assigned classes designated by the corporate provided curriculum.
• Instruct and guide students in the lab learning environment as designated by the corporate provided curriculum.
• Demonstrate procedures/processes and operate appropriate equipment as designated by the curriculum. Procedures taught to students include but are not limited to blood pressures, vital signs, phlebotomy procedures, physicians office lab procedures, EKG, assisting with minor surgical procedures, etc.
• Grade and evaluate students' lab skills in a timely manner and provide constructive feedback.
• Tutor students with areas of the lab procedures with which they are having difficulty.
• Keep accurate and up to date skills checklists on students' work.
• Compile reports/updates on students as required.
• Provide telephone, email, or in-person follow-up with students as requested.
• Maintain a cooperative and professional learning environment.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Develop a professional development growth plan.
• Provide support documentation that the professional development plan has been executed.
• Attend scheduled faculty meetings and in-service workshops as requested.
• Provide feedback on curriculum and student evaluation as requested.

COMPETENCIES

• Professional Communication.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organization.
• Confidentiality.
• Ethical.
• Teamwork.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but collaborates with the academics' team to support student success.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a clinical classroom setting. The instructor may need to perform procedures or processes and operate or demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment as designated by the curriculum. Also, the position may require the use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate office equipment
• Occasionally reach, bend, or lift to move items such as but not limited to files, office supplies, or equipment.
• Maintain visual acuity to read and prepare documents
• Proficiency in keyboarding is required for daily functions.

Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered per ADA guidelines.

TRAVEL

This position may require occasional travel to other campus locations, off-site work-related locations, such as but not limited to, externship sites or campus events.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a part-time, hourly, on-site position. The scheduled workday(s) may vary to accommodate the needs of the school and its students. The typical lab classes are offered on Saturday. The hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work outside of these hours may occasionally be required due to unforeseen circumstances.

EDUCATION and PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

An Associates Degree's degree (or higher) is preferred. At least three years of practical experience as a Medical Clinical Assistant or related field is required. Medical Assisting certification is preferred but not required.

Valley College will verify prior work experience and education background.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL

Direct Report: MCA Lab Coordinator

Oversight: Campus Director

May receive collaborative direction from campus management to support institutional goals

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EOE Statement Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.