JOB TITLE: Part-Time Medical Assistant Instructor                             DEPARTMENT:  Health Sciences

SALARY RANGE:  $17-$28/hourly                                                      FLSA:  NON-EXEMPT

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Allied Health Short-Term Program Director

SCHEDULE DETAILS:  Part-Time

 

Position Summary

The Instructor will be responsible for the instruction and management of assigned programs and will maintain professionalism within their specialized field, including currency and required certifications. 

 

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain currency of knowledge and skill in field of specialization and areas of instruction.


• Maintain professionalism and vocational certifications, as required by position and by the State of Missouri.


• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college/state –approved curriculum and resources.


• Develop a course syllabus for current programs.


• Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.


• Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners.


• Present program content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.


• Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.


• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.


• Comply with college policies and procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Participate in professional organizations, as appropriate.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Medical Assistant certification and/or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program with three years experience as an MA, OR LPN or RN with three years clinical experience with active, undisciplined Missouri license.


• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects. 


• Strong organizational skills. 


• Ability to work well with others. 


• Strong oral and written communication skills.  


• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite). 


• 2 years’ experience in adult education or training others in a professional capacity 


• Prior medical assistant or related occupation experience

 

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree in an allied health field


• Experience teaching within a medical assistant program.


• Experience in a leadership role in a professional organization.


• Knowledge of a Learning Management System (such as Canvas).


• CPR Instructor Certification.


• Experience with Colleague.


• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions.  Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel. 

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. 

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE.  THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS