Faculty, Medical Assistant

Institution: Southwest Technical College

Position: Faculty - Medical Assistant

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Essential Functions:

1. Plans, develops, presents, and supervises learning opportunities for students in accordance with designated and approved course curriculum and assessments.
2. With the aid of the Instructional Systems Design team and guided by Advisory Committee feedback, develops curriculum according to defined criteria outlined in the Curriculum Quality Checklist.
3. Promotes job readiness, encourages professionalism and good work habits, and assists students in seeking and finding employment.
4. Works to meet College program and accreditation standards and requirements, including completion, placement, licensure, membership hours, headcount, certificates awarded, and retention (graduate completers).
5. Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly training area by ensuring there are adequate supplies to support continuous instruction; monitoring responsible use of supplies and equipment; and requesting and maintaining equipment as appropriate.
6. Orients new students to classroom facilities, technology, and program/classroom performance and behavior expectations, procedures, and safety.
7. Supports student participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).
8. Cooperatively develops and works within the assigned program budget.
9. Builds and maintains relationships with industry partners, developing and participating in Occupational Advisory Committee(s).
10. As applicable, develops work-based learning activities for students, arranges for supervision and evaluation of off-site students, and records and reports progress and completion.
11. Participates in professional development opportunities, including training in distance education, if applicable.
12. May assist in the development and instruction of custom courses.
13. Assures effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.
14. Participates in department and college meetings as appropriate.
15. Seeks always to promote a spirit of collegiality in dealings with college staff.
16. Plans, develops, presents, and supervises learning opportunities for students in accordance with designated and approved course curriculum and assessments.

Qualifications:

To perform at a proficient level and to be fully qualified, a person would be expected to have:

1. Education: High School Diploma required and a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program.
2. Certifications:
   • At least one of the following: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, National Healthcare Association, Certified Medical Assistant, American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologists.
3. Experience: A minimum of three years of related industry experience.
4. Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check.
5. Probationary Period: Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period.