Medical Assistant Instructor

We are looking for an experienced Medical Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working within a physician’s office or laboratory to join our School. 

The Instructor fulfills primary instructional duties and responsibilities as assigned. No teaching experience is necessary! The Instructor provides core content instruction to students based on our curriculum. The Instructor works with the program director and other educational staff to maximize academic achievement, retention, certification, graduation, and placement outcomes. You will be fully supported every step of the way with ongoing training and the tools needed to confidently conduct our curriculum.

·         Teach and mentor Medical Assistant Trainees; providing training, knowledge, and skills in the following subject matters: medical terminology, math, safety, medical assisting functions, and other related skills as appropriate

·         Foster an environment of personal responsibility, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication among trainees

·         Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in the program are met.

·         Assess student learning using appropriate methods.

·         Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in Student Retention, Student Success, and Student Attendance, as measured by the Faculty Development Program.

·         Conduct an engaging classroom lecture and/or lab based on the course outline.

·         Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity to concerns and actively involving students in classroom discussions and/or activities.

·         Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues to ensure successful completion of their course

·         Contact administration regarding absentee students by email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.

·         Manage classroom environment through compliance with school policies including but not limited to classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.

·         Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment to ensure readiness before class, informing appropriate campus personnel when areas requiring attention are discovered.

·         Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings.

·         Demonstrate professional growth in the subject in which you teach through a combination of several of the following activities: membership and participation in educational associations, professional organizations, continuance of education, concurrent related business experience, educational research, and awareness of current practices and standards. 

·         Actively support other departments such as Financial Aid, Admissions, and Career Services.

·         Ensure that all educational activity is conducted legally and ethically.

·         Demonstrate continuous improvement by working within the guidelines of Austin Medical Assistant Training and Development Program or other criteria as identified (such as Success Rate, Retention Rate, Student Attendance Rate, Student Evaluations of Instructor, and Final Exam Pass Rates).

Requirements

• At least Two years of experience in the field

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven

• Prior teaching experience preferred, but not necessary