Classroom Aide - Medical Assistant Or Dental Assistant

MEDICAL OR DENTAL ASSISTANT CLASSROOM AIDE - PART TIME - UP TO 8 HRS/WK - MONDAY - FRIDAY

Job Summary

The Classroom Aide may provide assistance to Primary or Secondary Instructors in the classroom, and students who need tutoring in individual and group sessions. The Classroom Aide works under the direct supervision of the Associate Director and with support from the Full Time Instructor or other faculty.

The Classroom Aide must never be delivering Primary Instruction or Proficiency Completion to students, but can be a resource to support student tutoring and remediation needs.

It is expected that the aide will continue to work in the Medical or Dental field and gain work experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Duties may include:

• Aiding with computers and other technology in the classroom
• Setting up labs and doing other classroom prep at the direction of the Primary or Secondary Instructor
• Helping with hands-on activities in the classroom
• Other non-teaching classroom or tutoring duties as assigned

Outside of Class

• Giving tutoring to students as scheduled by the Associate Director
• Assisting with restocking and cleaning of the classroom
• All work is to be performed on campus

At all times, Classroom Aides must conduct themselves in accordance with the Ross Guidelines, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining a positive attitude towards faculty, classmates, and tutees
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information and academic performance
• Abiding by all standards of academic integrity including cheating and plagiarism
• Refer to Campus Leadership, for any problem which arises that seems to exceed the aides ability

Requirements

• Graduate from a Ross Medical Education Center program as a Medical Assistant or Dental Assistant and have externship 1 or more years work experience
• For graduates of diploma or degree programs outside of Ross: 2 or more years work experience in medical or Dental assisting
• National MA certification (RMA, CMA, CCMA, CMAA, NCMA) or National DA certification (CDA, RDA) a plus
• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings
• Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate Ross curriculum
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment
• Ability to use current technology to maintain student records, e.g., Microsoft Office, CampusVue
• Ability to achieve or maintain credential and/or licensure within expected time frames
• Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Ross and a student mentor
• Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Adhere to Ross Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics