Medical Assistant & Medical Terminology Instructor - Part-time

Wenatchee Valley College; Wenatchee (WA); Hybrid; USD 5,510,000 - 11,021,000; Part time

Job summary

Wenatchee Valley College seeks part-time faculty to teach Medical Assistant and Medical Terminology, offering a mix of in-person and online classes. The position supports workforce and pathway programs in allied health.

Note the requirement that out-of-state applicants need prior approval, and emphasize timely feedback, record-keeping, and student engagement across modalities. This role expects collaboration with department and college staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in medical assisting or a closely related field.
• Current CMA certification and eligibility with WA Dept of Health.
• At least 3 years of CMA experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or modify course content including syllabi and lessons.
• Deliver instruction using multiple modalities and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate class records and submit final grades.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Medical Assistant & Medical Terminology Instructor

Wenatchee Valley College is seeking part-time faculty to join its allied health faculty, teaching Medical Assistant and Medical Terminology. The successful candidate will teach a combination of in-person and online classes.

Medical Assisting and Medical Terminology are important disciplines in WVC’s need to provide a balanced array of offerings in allied health and in supporting workforce and career pathway programs which prepare students for employment in healthcare settings and further study in related fields.

Note: Employment of individuals who reside outside the state of Washington requires prior approval from both human resources and the college president. Absent such approval, the college will not hire out-of-state employees.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare or modify course content including syllabi, presentations and lessons, in accordance with college course outlines.
• Provide appropriately challenging instruction for assigned courses using varying modalities, including preparation for educational activities, evaluation of students’ work, and consultations with students to help them realize their full potential as learners.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Give timely feedback and progress reports to students during the quarter and submit final grades at the end of the quarter.
• Ensure timely student communication.
• Maintain office hours.
• Work cooperatively within the department and college community and attend department chair meetings.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias, and demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate degree or higher in medical assisting or a closely related field.
• Current certification as a medical assistant through a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., AAMA), and eligibility to meet requirements set by the Washington state Department of Health.
• At least 3 years of experience working as a CMA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching or training experience in a college, apprenticeship, or industry setting.
• Industry-recognized certifications in electrical, controls, automation, or related technical areas.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, industrial wiring, and instrumentation.

• Experience utilizing a Learning Management System, such as Canvas.
• Successful experience teaching, especially at the college level.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate:

• Effective listening and customer service when working with others.
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics and integrity. dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Experience using computers as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning.

Pay:

The pay for classes depends on the number of credits and instructional mode (lab, lecture or a combination).

• In general, each lecture credit is one hour a week and paid at $124.76 per hour ($1372.40 per credit). For example, if the class was five credits, it would meet five hours per week and be paid at 55 hours for the quarter and the salary would be approximately $6,862.
• Each lab credit is two hours and paid at $62.38 per hour. Therefore, if the class was a three-credit lab, it would meet six hours per week a be paid at 66 hours for the quarter and the pay would be approximately $4,117.

Other Benefits:

Part-time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time (7.5 credits for WVC). Members may 'stack' workloads between other qualifying colleges. A part-time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach, to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part-time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options. Sick leave is awarded every quarter based on the full-time equivalent teaching percent. If eligibility requirements are met, a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our human resources website benefits: https://wvc.edu/about/human-resources/benefits.html. Part-time faculty are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Evening assignments may be a part of the instructional load. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.

Conditions of Employment:

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.
• Wenatchee Valley College has no responsibility or obligation to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, [phone], [e-mail].
• To request disability accommodations: Student Access Director, Wenatchi Hall 2133, [phone], TTY/TTD: Dial 711, [e-mail].

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time.