Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assistant

Southeast New Mexico College•Carlsbad, NM

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Allied Health Department Chair, the Adjunct Instructor – Medical Assistant assists in preparing students for clinical experiences and developing skills in the laboratory and clinical settings, as needed. Responsibilities include overseeing and assessing students during clinical rotations, grading student case write-ups, communicating with clinical partners and preceptors, and reviewing student evaluations from clinical sites. The instructor will identify student deficiencies and communicate student needs and concerns to appropriate Medical Assistant faculty and Allied Health team members. The position requires effective communication, objective assessment of student performance, professional collaboration with faculty, staff, clinical partners, and preceptors, and current knowledge of Medical Assisting practices and certification requirements. The successful candidate will perform adjunct Medical Assistant instructional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including evening and weekend instruction as needed. Anticipated workload is 8–12 hours per week; workload may vary by semester.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Medical Assisting, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related healthcare field; OR current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent nationally recognized credential).
Minimum of two years of documented recent work experience in a healthcare setting performing, supervising, or teaching clinical and/or administrative procedures relevant to medical assisting.
Must demonstrate current competency in the subject areas assigned to teach.
Effective communication.
Objective assessment of student performance.
Professional collaboration with faculty, staff, clinical partners, and preceptors.
Current knowledge of Medical Assisting practices and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field
Current CMA or RMA credential
Three or more years of relevant healthcare experience
Experience in an ambulatory or medical office setting
Prior teaching or training experience in postsecondary, vocational, or healthcare settings.
Any equivalent combination of education, professional credentials, training, and relevant occupational experience as approved by the Human Resources Department and Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

Teaches Medical Assisting theory and provides clinical and/or laboratory instruction consistent with program objectives, curriculum requirements, and student learning needs.
Assists with curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and revision as assigned.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities required of faculty members, including evening and weekend instruction as needed to meet student and program needs.
Evaluates student achievement of course objectives and learning outcomes related to Medical Assisting knowledge and practice.
Participates in course and program assessment activities, including collecting and reviewing evidence of student learning, evaluating learning outcomes, and implementing improvements based on assessment findings.
Provides student advising, academic guidance, individualized instruction, and remediation through scheduled office hours and other appropriate interactions.
May assist in developing, evaluating, and revising student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies in accordance with institutional policies.
Participates in program, department, and college activities and initiatives; attends faculty and department meetings; and serves on committees and participates in college functions as assigned.
Maintains professional communication, conduct, and collaborative working relationships with students, faculty, the Allied Health Department Chair, the Allied Health Administrative Assistant, staff, clinical partners, preceptors, and other college and community stakeholders.
May participate in faculty recruitment and interview activities.
Supports program and department needs, including developing partnerships with clinical sites, expanding clinical opportunities, supporting student job placement, and preparing students for state certification through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Overseeing and assessing students during clinical rotations.
Grading student case write-ups.
Communicating with clinical partners and preceptors.
Reviewing student evaluations from clinical sites.
Identifying student deficiencies and communicating student needs and concerns to appropriate Medical Assistant faculty and Allied Health team members.