The Medical Assistant Program Lab Assistant is responsible to the faculty member assigned to the given course, the Medical Assistant Program Coordinator/Director and to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health for all matters pertaining to the development and implementation of the program, the facilitation of the teaching/learning process, and the supervision of students.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Planning and organization of classrooms, and labs
  • Assist the faculty member with clinical lab skills
• Selection of appropriate instructional strategies and procedures
• Maintain equipment in instructional areas
  • Recommend new items for the program as needed
• Evaluation of student progress as related to learning objectives
  • Perform psychomotor skill evaluations
  • Complete and maintain appropriate student records
• Participate in program evaluation and maintenance of educational and professional standards including:
  • Program accreditation
  • Program Advisory Committee meetings, staff meetings, Division meetings, and other college activities as required
  • Attend classes, workshops, seminars, and college in-services for professional development
• Exhibits positive human relations skills
• Maintains an environment which is conducive to learning with particular attention to safety practices, good housekeeping and student behavior
• Collaborate with the following College employees:
  • Program colleague instructors
  • Designated Division Administrative Assistant

CONSULTING TASKS

• Discuss program issues with the Program Coordinator/Director, Full-Time Medical Assistant Faculty, Adjunct Faculty and/or the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health as needed
• Consult with College employees in other areas as needed

 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 

• Knowledge of Medical Assistant profession and practice including but not limited to:
  • Vitals Assessment
  • Physical Exam
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Electrocardiography
  • Phlebotomy
  • Pharmacology
  • CLIA Waived testing
  • Personal Protective Equipment/Safety Practices
  • Patient Records, and/or Electronic Health Records
• Knowledge of learning processes, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, assessment of student achievement and psychomotor skill evaluation
• Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, and students

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a Diploma/Certificate in Medical Assisting, Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Instruction in educational theory and techniques which may include college courses, seminars, or in-service education
• Credentialed as a Medical Assistant by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) Required.
• Medical Assistant work experience in clinical and/or business functions preferred
• Teaching experience preferred

 
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 stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
 
 
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT, 541.3
 
COMPENSATION:      Commensurate with education and experience per the Master Contract.
 
APPLY BY:   Open until filled

START DATE:   Fall Semester 2016
 

   

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