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MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
This is a full time, year-round teaching appointment in the Medical Assistant program. This position will report to the Medical Technology Department Head.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties are performed in a classroom and lab environment. The standard workdays for this position will be Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Working conditions will align with the career and technical education field as follows:
Career and technical education teachers, especially those in postsecondary schools, teach courses and develop lesson plans. [They will normally work in a building and perform tasks such as word processing, telephone calls, emails, and lecturing. Career and technical educators will also spend time supervising students in a simulated lab environment.]
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career and Technical Education Teachers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm (visited July 12, 2020).
This is an exempt, full-time, regular position.
SALARY RANGE: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Perry Technical Institute pays 100% of employees’ medical, dental and vision premiums and 50% for qualified dependents. The benefits package also includes participation in a 401(k) with a 4% match and profit-sharing opportunity, flexible spending plan, employee assistance plan, paid sick leave (accrue 4 hours per pay period), up to 5 paid weeks of scheduled breaks, 14 paid holidays, and 4-day work weeks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have three (3) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught, as required by all faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in non-degree program.
- Credentialed in medical assisting by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) OR employed in the profession of Medical Assisting for a minimum of five (5) years and willing to take and pass the RMA examination.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to interface with business and professional constituents.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute. Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.
- Must be willing to consent to a drug test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate degree.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Excellent lecture skills.
- Knowledge and skill in industry.
- Ability to integrate industry scenarios and role playing into instruction.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development and skilled at bringing the business community to the classroom.
- Experience with Learning Resources Systems (LRS).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.
- Participate in course and program development.
- Maintain compliance with state and national accrediting agencies.
- Remain current in industry.
- Interact with other departments in pursuing the institution’s goals and objectives, including Admissions and Career Services.
- Complete and maintain an ongoing professional growth plan.
- Attend and complete new instructor orientation and training.
- Grade, assess and document student progress and attendance using Perry Tech’s LRS.
- Provide student advising on progress as per Perry Tech policy.
- Attend routine department meetings.
- Attend routine faculty meetings.
- Participate in various Perry Tech committees as assigned (safety, strategic planning, etc).
- Conduct program tours.
- Attend and participate in Perry Tech “Open House” events.
- Attend and complete various yearly Perry Tech issued trainings.
- Have good attendance and the ability to work well with others.
- Other duties as assigned.
