MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR

Comprehensive Community Health Centers; Glendale (CA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Wellness day off

FSA

Profit-sharing program

Descripción de la vacante

Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assisting Instructor to deliver the prescribed curriculum and develop entry-level Medical Assistants using adult learning techniques and multimedia tools.

The role includes academic advising, retention activities, grading, and contributing to program outcomes while employing diverse teaching styles to accommodate all learners. Requirements include an associate degree in medical assisting or related field, relevant certifications,

Formación

• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Proven ability to develop and update course materials.
• Familiarity with adult learning theories and instructional technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Provide extensive orientation of incoming students on goals and requirements of the courses.
• Lecture students daily in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical specialties, techniques and procedures, and computer software applications.
• Prepare curriculum provided by the Chief Academic Officer assisting with revisions in materials updating program syllabi, lecture, lab exercises/tests, and updates in instructional materials.
• Post student grades daily and weekly.
• Provide group/individual student advising in regular intervals and on an as needed basis in academic issues and behavioral issues.
• Participates in program and student outcomes assessment.
• Utilize technology and equipment as appropriate
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
• Monitor and evaluate the student's work against stated learning outcomes, and work with the students so that a full achievement level is attained.
• Determine and record academic progress being attained for each student.
• Evaluate all assignments and tests, using scores and comments, as quickly as possible.
• Comments to the students should be phrased in a positive, constructive manner, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
• Evaluate student performance and turn in grade reports to administration as directed.
• Maintain retention in all classes taught, by maintaining attendance records and communicating concerns to leadership.
• Complete other administrative tasks and duties as assigned.
• Support MA skill assessments and related training as needed.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Classroom instruction

Educación

Associate's degree in medical assisting or related health care field

Herramientas

Moodle

Descripción del empleo

Description

MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR JOB SUMMARY

Medical Assisting Instructor provides enthusiastic and engaging instruction in the field of Medical Assisting to develop individuals’ skills and competencies by delivering the prescribed curriculum enabling the graduate to compete as an entry-level Medical Assistant with Comprehensive Community Health Centers. Instructor employs the latest principles of adult learning to deliver classroom instruction using advanced technology and multimedia in order to provide training to the non-profit healthcare workforce. This position will provide fully prepared current instruction that meets desired learning outcomes, academic advising and career related counseling to students, actively engage in retention activities, and provide support for program and institutional initiatives.

MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide extensive orientation of incoming students on goals and requirements of the courses, the occupation, and the requirements of the industry.


• Lecture students daily in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical specialties, techniques and procedures, and computer software applications.


• Prepare curriculum provided by the Chief Academic Officer assisting with revisions in materials updating program syllabi, lecture, lab exercises/tests, and updates in instructional materials.


• Post student grades daily and weekly.


• Provide group/individual student advising in regular intervals and on an as needed basis in academic issues and behavioral issues.


• Participates in program and student outcomes assessment.


• Utilizes technology and equipment as appropriate


• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.


• Monitor and evaluate the student's work against stated learning outcomes, and work with the students so that a full achievement level is attained.


• Determine and record academic progress being attained for each student.


• Evaluate all assignments and tests, using scores and comments, as quickly as possible. Comments to the students should be phrased in a positive, constructive manner, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.


• Evaluate student performance and turn in grade reports to administration as directed.


• Actively work to maintain retention in all classes taught, by maintaining accurate attendance records daily, calling all students who are absent, and recording absentee information in roster after each week and communicating attendance “concerns” to the Chief Academic Officer.


• Complete other administrative tasks and duties as assigned.


• Support (when required or needed due to staffing shortages) MA skill assessments, new MA training and any remedial MA training needed


• The person occupying this position shall maintain their knowledge by completing continuing education courses in his or her subject area, classroom management or other courses related to teaching.

MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR PAY RATE:

$27-$30/hr

Requirements

MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in medical assistant or related health care field


• Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse


• 5 years’ experience in Medical Assistant or related health care field


• Teaching at an institute of higher education


• Utilization of an online Learning Management System (Moodle, etc.)


• Must be a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)


• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification through NHA or AAMA preferred

MEDICAL ASSISTING INSTRUCTOR BENEFITS & PERKS:

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision coverage


• 100% employer-paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance


• 401(k) with employer matching


• Paid Time Off Accrual, 10 Paid Holidays, and a Wellness Day Off


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Fringe Marketplace Stipend


• Optional Supplemental Insurance


• Participation in CCHC's company-wide Profit-Sharing Program (eligible employees)


• Professional development and opportunities for internal growth and advancement

NOTE

The essential job functions for this position include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential functions of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.