Clinical Medical Assistant CMA Instructor

Eckerd Connects • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Instructor teaches the CMA curriculum in accordance with Job Corps requirements and program specifications. The instructor creates a positive classroom atmosphere to support student motivation and learning, and provides students with guidance on behavior, training, personal and study habits, and problems. The instructor adapts the CMA curriculum to students’ vocational choices and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.

The role also includes preparing reports such as student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations. The instructor collaborates with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program and identify potential new work-based learning site partners. The instructor meets monthly with Career Counselors, the BCL-WBL Coordinator, and trainees to discuss evaluations.

The position is based at Pittsburgh Job Corps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Job Corps is a residential career training program serving eligible young people ages 16 through 24, supporting them in completing high school, career training, and obtaining employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center is located, or accredited by a professional trade organization.
• Must pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive and desirable classroom atmosphere to maximize student motivation and learning.
• Teach the Clinical Medical Assistant curriculum in accordance with Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
• Counsel and motivate students regarding behavior, training, personal and study habits, and problems.
• Individualize the CMA curriculum to fit students’ vocational choices and maintain contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
• Prepare reports, including student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Collaborate with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program and identify potential new work-based learning site partners.
• Meet monthly with Career Counselors, the BCL-WBL Coordinator, and trainees regarding their evaluations.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• PTO Exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED