Adjunct Instructor Medical Assistant

Dixie Technical College•St. George, UT

9d•$23 - $25

About The Position

This is a part-time position for an industry professional who will help train students in the Medical Assistant Program. This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals. The position works up to 28 hours per week and pays between $23 and $25 per hour. The regularly scheduled hours include Monday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM or Monday/Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 and some possible daytime hours assisting in the MA program.

Requirements

5+ years experience in industry required
High School diploma or equivalent required
NHA CCMA certification required or acquired within 90 days of employment
Strong knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Strong communications and presentation skills
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less.
The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned lab experiences and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors
Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities.
Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments in a timely manner
Observe, evaluate, and record student's performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback.
Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor
Ensure that student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar.
Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State and Federal guidelines.
Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team
Actively ensure program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, if applicable
Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable
Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition. Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned