ADJUNCT FACULTY - Medical Assisting
Position Summary:
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Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
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Plans and teaches courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
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Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
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Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
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Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
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Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
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The instructor must be competent and be able to teach the students the following competencies including:
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Taking Patient Vital Signs
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Taking Medical Histories
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Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
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Assisting Physicians During Examinations
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Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
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Sterilizing Medical Instruments
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Removing Sutures
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Calling Prescriptions in to Pharmacies
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Preparing Patients for X-Rays
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Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
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Filling Out Insurance Forms
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Filing Patient Medical Records
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Maintaining the Confidentiality of Patient Information
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Managing inventory and ordering supplies
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Scheduling Patient Medical Procedures
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Following Up on Patient Visits
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Updating Patient Charts
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Ordering Lab Tests
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Billing Patients
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Working with Insurance Companies
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Managing Petty Cash
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Answering Phones
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Greeting Patients
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Sorting Mail
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Handling Correspondence
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Filing
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Typing Documents
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Performing Computer Data Entry
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Handling Billing and Bookkeeping Tasks
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Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.
Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable):
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Responsible for teaching, lecture and lab-based classes in various teaching modes (traditional, hybrid, and on-line) related to the field of medical assistant.
Education and/or Work Experience:
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Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant.
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Associate Degree in related field preferred
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Has worked in an Ambulatory care setting for a minimum of 2 years
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Minimum of two years teaching experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
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Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
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Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
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Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
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Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
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Effective problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.
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Must be able to travel to both Fremont and Fostoria locations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant
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American Heart Association BLS CPR
