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Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 24-R0001
Department: Allied Health
Opening Date: 02/05/2024
Position
Are you a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant that has a passion for engagement, training, and teaching? If so, this is a great opportunity to see the direct impact on our students who have an interest in entering the medical field.
Reporting directly to the Dean of Allied Health, this position will be responsible for providing individualized and/or group instruction for adults with a wide range of academic and career goals. This instructor will have full responsibility for teaching the one-year Medical Assistant program. Curriculum includes anatomy; physiology; basic math and math for pharmacology; principles of pharmacology; medical terminology, front/back office clinical skills; basic administrative skills; law and ethics as these subjects relate to the role of a Medical Assistant; communication; human relations; electronic medical records, professionalism; and job search. The instructor will supervise students during externships and assist students in obtaining jobs. Other professional responsibilities include: maintaining office hours at times convenient to students; serving as an ad hoc member of the program's advisory committee; serving on departmental and college committees; participating in professional improvement activities; and performing other related duties as may be assigned by the dean. Applications received by Tuesday, March 5th will receive priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled.
This is a full-time, Tenure Track position is scheduled to commence upon hire, continuing with annual 9 month instructional year contracts, summer quarter separate. Annual salary will include a pending general wage increase as well as degree stipend. Teaching assignment may include online or hybrid courses. The annual salary is between $86,692 - $102,454. Please refer to the Step 1 through Step 4 placement based on longevity with Renton Technical College, Benefits are listed on our benefits page.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degree's round out our offerings. As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve.
Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Terms of Employment
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States.
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact
Nia Williams dwilliams@rtc.edu
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.rtc.edu/annual-security-report. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://www.rtc.edu/node/4321.
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC's work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
2024 Employee Benefits Summary
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:
Medical Insurance
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
2024 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier PEBB medical Plans Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family
Dental Coverage
Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
Vision
Employees do not pay separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.
Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other medical insurance you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or any family member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinate benefits.
If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental insurance plan at no monthly premium cost.
Medical Flex Spending Accounts (FSA& LFA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Child care expenses.
An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions.
Annual contributions in 2024 for Medical Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,050. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents.
Annual contributions in 2024 for the Limited Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,050. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents. Limited FSA is for employees enrolled in CDHP plans with HSA. Funds can only be used for dental and vision expenses only.
Dependent Care FSA (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses
(e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent inept of self-care). Annual contribution is $5,000 for a Single person or Married couple filing a joint tax return. Contribution of $2,500 for each married participant filing ...
Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 24-R0001
Department: Allied Health
Opening Date: 02/05/2024
Position
Are you a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant that has a passion for engagement, training, and teaching? If so, this is a great opportunity to see the direct impact on our students who have an interest in entering the medical field.
Reporting directly to the Dean of Allied Health, this position will be responsible for providing individualized and/or group instruction for adults with a wide range of academic and career goals. This instructor will have full responsibility for teaching the one-year Medical Assistant program. Curriculum includes anatomy; physiology; basic math and math for pharmacology; principles of pharmacology; medical terminology, front/back office clinical skills; basic administrative skills; law and ethics as these subjects relate to the role of a Medical Assistant; communication; human relations; electronic medical records, professionalism; and job search. The instructor will supervise students during externships and assist students in obtaining jobs. Other professional responsibilities include: maintaining office hours at times convenient to students; serving as an ad hoc member of the program's advisory committee; serving on departmental and college committees; participating in professional improvement activities; and performing other related duties as may be assigned by the dean. Applications received by Tuesday, March 5th will receive priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled.
This is a full-time, Tenure Track position is scheduled to commence upon hire, continuing with annual 9 month instructional year contracts, summer quarter separate. Annual salary will include a pending general wage increase as well as degree stipend. Teaching assignment may include online or hybrid courses. The annual salary is between $86,692 - $102,454. Please refer to the Step 1 through Step 4 placement based on longevity with Renton Technical College, Benefits are listed on our benefits page.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degree's round out our offerings. As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve.
Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include
- Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically minoritized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking. Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
- Effectively teach the adopted core curriculum for the Medical Assistant program.
- Responsible for program effectiveness, including outcomes, organization, administration, continuous review, planning, and development.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and update of curriculum, including development and refinement of program-level and course-level outcomes and incorporation of the Washington Adult Learning Standards.
- Maintain office hours convenient to students.
- Participate in recruiting and job placement activities for students with varied backgrounds and career goals.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with program partners and periodically serve on the program advisory committee.
- Serve on department and college committees and participate in events and student recruitment and job placement activities.
- Work effectively with students from academically, culturally and economically diverse backgrounds.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership or participation in intuitional programs with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
- Medical Assistant with Certified Medical Assistant credentials through the Association of Medical Assistants or have a Registered Medical Assistant certification.
- Must have a minimum of three years of employment in a healthcare facility, including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures as performed by Medical Assistants.
- Must have a minimum of an associate degree in the medical field such as health sciences, applied health, or Medical Assistant. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Must be credentialed in good standing in medical assisting, by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Currently approved program directors without a credential from an accredited credentialing exam must meet that requirement within two years from the effective date of these Standards.
- Documentation of current immunization (CDC recommendations) and health requirements within 6 months of hire date is required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Demonstrated interest and ability to work successfully with students, staff, and the community.
- Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire and annually.
- Have or acquire within 90 days of initial employment a current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Have taken, or after initial employment begin taking, professional-technical teacher training courses.
Terms of Employment
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States.
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact
Nia Williams dwilliams@rtc.edu
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.rtc.edu/annual-security-report. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://www.rtc.edu/node/4321.
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC's work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
2024 Employee Benefits Summary
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:
Medical Insurance
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
2024 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier PEBB medical Plans Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family
Dental Coverage
Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
- Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
- DeltaCare (Managed Care Plan)
- Willamette Dental (Managed Care Plan) Administered by Willamette Dental
Vision
Employees do not pay separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.
Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other medical insurance you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or any family member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinate benefits.
If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental insurance plan at no monthly premium cost.
Medical Flex Spending Accounts (FSA& LFA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Child care expenses.
An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions.
Annual contributions in 2024 for Medical Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,050. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents.
Annual contributions in 2024 for the Limited Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,050. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents. Limited FSA is for employees enrolled in CDHP plans with HSA. Funds can only be used for dental and vision expenses only.
Dependent Care FSA (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses
(e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent inept of self-care). Annual contribution is $5,000 for a Single person or Married couple filing a joint tax return. Contribution of $2,500 for each married participant filing ...
