Medical Office Assistant Instructor - Contracted

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JOB TITLE:             Medical Office Assistant Instructor
DEPARTMENT:       Adult Education
REPORTS TO:        Supervisor, Adult and Continuing Education
 
PREPARED BY:     Kim Byington                           DATE: 12/11/2023
APPROVED BY:     Becky Smith                             DATE: 12/11/2023
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THIS IS A CONTRACTED POSITION.
SUMMARY
Instructor will teach courses in the Medical Office Assistant program instructing adult learners on basic Medical Office procedures, medical terminology and billing, introduction to anatomy and body functions and systems, and basic assistant nursing skills. Instructor will teach two-15 week semesters during the school year.  Evening hours 2-3 days a week Monday-Thursdays between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Specific class meeting days and times will be determined after the successful candidate is chosen. Hourly rate will be determined based on certifications and experience.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Instruct adult learners in medical terminology and language used in the profession.  Includes basic Medical Office procedures, introduction to anatomy and body functions and systems, also include basic assistant nursing skills, including but not limited to vital signs, injections, blood draws, preparing patients for exams, ultrasounds, EKGs, lab tests, maintenance of treatment room, and the ordering, storing, and disposal of medical supplies.
• Create a learning environment conducive to student success by using a variety of instructional teaching methods to meet the needs of the students.
• Provide support and encouragement to adult learners.
• Complete and submit attendance records after each class session.
• Complete and submit grades by the required deadline.
• Participate in the graduation ceremony annually, optional.
• Attend required instructor meetings.
• Abide by the information contained in the Instructional Handbook.
• Be present in buildings with regular and continued attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all Board Policies, Staff Handbook and Adminitrative Guidelines.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse; Teaching experience and at least three years of experience in a related field and experience working with non-traditional student populations, preferred.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current LPN and/or RN State of Michigan license, in good standing and a valid driver's license required.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
 
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, such as filing boxes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
 
Policy Against Discrimination and Retaliation (Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504)
The District Board of Education complies with all federal, state and local statutes and laws prohibiting discrimination and retaliation and expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination or unlawful retaliation in any form.  Specifically, Bay-Arenac ISD provides equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other orientation status protected by federal, state or local law.
Grievance Procedure:  If any person believes the Bay-Arenac ISD or any part of the school organization is in some way discriminating on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap or disability, height, weight, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, job placement assistance, employment practices, policies governing student conduct and attendance, or in any other services provided by the Bay-Arenac ISD, he/she may bring forward a complaint which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the Bay-Arenac ISD Civil Rights Coordinator at the following address:  Becky Smith, Director of Human Resources, Civil Rights Coordinator, Bay-Arenac ISD, 4228 Two Mile Road, Bay City, MI  48706, 989-667-3201.