Clinical Coordinator/Instructor – Medical Assisting (9-month)

Edgecombe Community College•Rocky Mount Campus, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Assisting Clinical Coordinator will facilitate the learning of clinical and administrative competencies in curriculum courses. The instructor will assist the Chairperson in developing and delivering instructional plans to meet course competencies. The instructor will take on responsibility as Clinical Coordinator, establishing a strong relationship with clinical sites and obtaining new clinical sites. This role involves routinely reporting to the clinical site and evaluating students. The position requires demonstration of skills in communication, organization, and managing multiple priorities; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community groups, clinical sites, and others; and demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team environment. An ability to accommodate a flexible working schedule including evenings and weekends is necessary. Limited travel within the service area is expected.

Requirements

Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting with current medical assistant certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency
Must be a certified medical assistant –CMA (AAMA) and a member in good standing with the American Association of Medical Assistants
Current CPR BLS certified
Knowledge of the MAERB Core Curriculum
Knowledge about the program’s evaluation of student learning and performance
Ability to accommodate a flexible working schedule including evenings and weekends
Limited travel within service area

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the clinical setting as a practicing medical assistant
2 years teaching as a medical assistant in a community college setting

Responsibilities

Select and approve appropriate practicum sites
Coordinate practicum education
Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of practicum performance
Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at practicum sites
Coordinate the assignment of students to practicum sites
Teach courses assigned by the chairperson and approved by the division dean
Design and implement instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful
Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers approved student learning outcomes and CAAHEP/MAERB competencies
Maintain all required college records including attendance and grade reports, assignments etc.
Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course
Implement required student learning outcomes assessment
Assist with maintaining, reviewing, and updating course descriptions, learning outcomes, and course syllabi
Annually review programs of study for accuracy with current curriculum standards and combined course library
Recommend supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities
Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise
Utilize student learning outcomes assessment results to improve courses/program
Provide assistance to advisees including monitoring academic progress and performance
Participate in department, division, and college-wide advising activities
Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the chairperson and the division dean and participate in those activities
Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position
Keep abreast of current technology
Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings
Participate in on-campus professional development activities, including evenings as needed
Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures
Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings
Serve on committees as required
Participate in college-wide activities
Perform other duties as assigned by chair and/or faculty
Assure that students receive a comprehensive clinical education through section assignments, evaluations, performance testing, and ongoing communication with certified medical assistants and/or registered nurses, supervisors and staff
Conduct formal and informal counseling of students and ensure that students adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of both the school and the hospital
Devote sufficient time to clerical responsibilities on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of the program with regard to tracking of student clinical progress and maintaining appropriate documentation in student files
Maintain and regularly update student clinical files including rotation evaluations, clinical examination competency evaluations, student bank of leave hours, and clinical attendance records
Make regular visits to all clinical areas to evaluate student performance, compliance with program policies and procedures, and to act as a liaison between area supervisors, certified medical assistants, registered nurses, and the program, while soliciting appropriate feedback with regard to program effectiveness
Perform competency evaluations as time permits, and oversee evaluation processes, ensuring certified medical assistants are in understanding of the clinical evaluation criteria to ensure the integrity of the evaluation process
Motivate students to work at optimal efficiency by fostering an atmosphere conducive to open communication