Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Medical Assistant Instructor who is enthusiastic about shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. The Medical Assistant Instructoris responsible for delivering engaging, hands-on instruction along with instruction in the core curriculum as outlined in the catalog and syllabus assigned by the Director of Education. Also, instructor will assist Health Career Institute of Laredo (HCIL) in their initiative of helping students achieve their goals.

As an instructor, your essential responsibilities will include:

• · Teaching Medical Assistant (MA) curriculum to students; the theoretical background for the tasks they will be performing in the field of MA by using instructors’ knowledge and skills to encourage student learning & clinical participation.
• · The instructor is responsible for providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to gain certification and employment in their training field.

Required Qualifications

• · Must be a certified Medical Assistant
• Must have a minimum of two years’ work experience in the field as a Medical Assistant
• · Must have a minimum of two years teaching experience in the medical field.
• · Must be CPR Certified
• · Associate’s degree with a credential in a health science profession, preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to operate medical assistant & audio-visual equipment; be able to use all current technology.

· Friendly, cheerful outlook and cross-cultural sensitivity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To instruct students (min. 12hrs./wk. for 16 weeks) according to the provided schedule and requirements.
• · To teach total hours of clinical skills (lab) according to the provided schedule and requirements.
• · To inform students about course requirements, including grading, testing & attendance policies of HCIL.
• · Keep students informed on their progress by preparing grades, exams, and course work in a timely manner.
• · Establish office hours, in conjunction with HCIL staff, to meet students’ needs for tutoring purposes.
• · To coordinate the rotation of the students in the affiliated clinical facilities.
• · To perform evaluation of the program and clinical affiliated facilities.
• · To establish new relationships with potential clinical affiliated facilities.
• · To maintain medical education requirements and certifications current, including but not limited to, CE hours.
• · To collect and analyze feedback data about the programs from the students, faculty and supporting staff.
• · Instructor will use technology, such as computers, projectors, PowerPoint, and DVD equipment to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• · To attend school graduation and other mandatory meetings as instructed by school director.
• · Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Education.

Job Types: Contract, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• If you have teaching experience, where did you obtain your teaching experience?

Experience:

• clinical medical work: 2 years (Preferred)
• teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification/ license in field of study: Medical Asst. (Preferred)

Work Location: In person