Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor

College of Health Care Professions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Health Care Professions in Texas is seeking a Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor to teach essential medical skills. In this role, you will guide students through theory and practical applications while supervising them in laboratories and clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or post-secondary education, current Medical Assistant certification, and solid teaching experience. Join us to empower future healthcare professionals!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience, teaching experience preferred.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant, LVN, RN, or M.D.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory and practical applications in the classroom and skills laboratory.
• Supervise students in a laboratory and clinical setting.
• Evaluate student competency with return demonstrations.

Skills

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

CPR instruction

Critical thinking

Medication Administration

Education

Degree or post-secondary education

Current Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support Provider-Instructor Certification

Job description

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Join a team dedicated to transforming lives through healthcare education. At The College of Healthcare Professions (CHCP), we are committed to empowering future healthcare professionals to succeed in impactful careers. Every role here supports our mission to prepare students for the career of their lives.

Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor

Job Title: Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor

Location: Online Services- MUST BE LOCATED IN Houston, Austin or San Antonio

Summary: The Laboratory Skills Instructor works under the direction of the Program Director. Teaches theory and practical applications using instructional methods and teaching skills in the classroom, clinical practicum, simulation and skills laboratory tracking. Primary functions include: student attendance and progress, setting educational objectives for the students, on‑going mentoring and attention to the continued needs of the students, maintaining a satisfactory working relationship with our students, faculty, and staff. Participate in training, preparation, and continuing education in instructional methods and teaching skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned number of classes using the prescribed courses of study with established texts and/or prescribed instructional materials.
• Maintains classroom in good physical order.
• Responsible and accountable for supervising students in a laboratory and/or clinical setting for respective course(s).
• Review and order proper medical supplies for laboratory experience
• Assess learning by evaluating competency with return demonstrations.
• Sign, date, and provide feedback for each student skills checklist as required
• Manages simulation scenarios and evaluates student responses.
• Manage CPR instruction in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines

Medical Assisting Skills

• Patient communication and human relations
• Phlebotomy (venous, capillary draws and centrifuge)
• ECG and Peak Flow Monitoring
• Suture removal
• Injections (subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular)
• Obtaining vital signs and measurements (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, pulse oximetry)
• Triage, critical thinking and patient documentation
• Perform point of care testing (HCG, Mono, Strep, Urinalysis, Blood Glucose, Hematocrit)
• Obtain and prepare lab specimens for transport
• Assistance with general and specialized examinations (i.e., gynecological exams)
• CPR (Basic Life Support-Provider)
• Sterile instrument decontamination, wrapping, and sterilization
• Medication Administration (various routes and buffering/reconstitution of medications for injections)
• Aseptic and Sterile Technique (handwashing, decontamination)
• PPE use, maintenance, and disposal
• Safety, Biohazard waste disposal and sharps management
• Mandated reporting of communicable disease

Qualifications

• Degree or post-secondary education and relative experience to meet state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation requirements.
• Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience with teaching experience preferred.
• Current certification, registration, and/or licensure as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Doctor (M.D.)
• Current Basic Life Support Provider-Instructor Certification through the American Heart Association