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Medical AssistingProgram Coordinator & Instructor
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN
The Medical AssistingProgram Coordinator & Instructor promotes and supports the vision and mission of the Medical Assisting program at Rasmussen University while also teaching courses as faculty in a variety of modalities. Teaching and programmatic workload includes 1 to 2 programmatic work units and 3 to 4 teaching or non-teaching work units.
Responsibilities:
Programmatic Leadership, Student Engagement and Professional Development (20-40%)
- Serves as the key programmatic leader on campus providing programmatic expertise for students, faculty and staff regarding programmatic accreditation, curriculum, planning, evaluation, implementation, delivery, and reporting as detailed in the Faculty Handbook.
- Accurately track and report programmatic outcomes and metrics to Campus and University Leadership according to University and programmatic accreditation requirements.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and University Leadership to achieve University and programmatic goals.
- Develop and maintain a programmatic Advisory Board in collaboration with Campus and University Leadership according University and programmatic accreditation requirements.
- Collect, document and store all required student programmatic paperwork according to institution and programmatic policies.
- Monitor student externship, practicum, clinical or professional practice experiences including student placement, performance and documentation as detailed in the Faculty Handbook.
- Participate in campus, community and professional events to represent Rasmussen to students, professional organizations, community partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communities.
- Complete Rasmussen Education Units (REUs) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as detailed in the Faculty Handbook.
Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
Dynamic, Active Classroom (20-30%)
- Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.
- Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students
- Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives.
- Organized classroom and efficient use of class time.
Subject Matter Expertise (20-30%)
- Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students.
- Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise.
Student and College Support and Professionalism (20%)
- Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
- Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).
Reporting Relationships:
The Medical AssistingProgram Coordinator & Instructor reports to the Academic Dean. This role has no direct reports.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree in Medical Assisting or related healthcare field
- Current/active CMA certification or RMA license
- Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in a healthcare facility, including a minimum of 40 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
- Teaching experience preferred. (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
- Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
About Us:
Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.
At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee’s differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
