Adjunct Faculty – Medical Assistant

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Medical Assistant within the Nursing and Allied Health Division. This is a part-time position. The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting instructional and programmatic activities as assigned while fostering a positive and collegial learning environment. Part-time employees are expected to uphold the College’s mission, vision, and values, and to comply with the Faculty Handbook and all applicable college policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• 3 years of recent clinical experience.
• Thorough knowledge of medical assisting theory and practice, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, laboratory procedures, EKG, phlebotomy, medical office administration, healthcare regulations, and patient care standards.
• Ability to provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction; demonstrate and evaluate medical assisting competencies; develop and implement curriculum; utilize instructional technology; maintain accurate student records; communicate effectively with students, faculty, healthcare partners, and accrediting agencies; and foster a positive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Ability to supervise students in clinical and laboratory settings, evaluate student performance, maintain professional standards, and prepare students for national certification examinations and employment in healthcare settings.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Teaching or Clinical instruction experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares, provides and coordinates learning experiences in accordance with learning objectives and students' needs and abilities.
• Utilizes resources including lab to help students to learn.
• Assesses student learning in accordance with college and department policy.
• Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week.
• Meets all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe.
• Advises students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed.
• Submits syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance electronic timesheets, and other reports by established deadlines.
• Notifies program director/manager of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manor.
• Attends all departmental, division, and general facility meetings.
• Attends convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia).
• Adheres to professional standards of conduct.
• Participates in the facility evaluation process.
• Contributes to the college and discipline by collaborating with others your service to the college.
• Engages in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and facility area expertise.

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree