Medical Assistant Adjunct Faculty

NWACC•Springdale, AR

13d•$765•Onsite

About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking a Medical Assistant Adjunct Faculty member to instruct courses and correlate laboratory exercises. This role is responsible for didactic, lab, and clinical instruction and evaluation, updating curriculum as needed, and fostering a diverse educational environment. The position reports to the Dean of Health Professions and involves onsite, in-person instruction. Applications are accepted continuously for future term-by-term assignments.

Requirements

Currently licensed/certified as a Medical Assistant.
The formal education equivalent to an associate degree in a healthcare or closely related field.
Minimum of 3 years as a licensed/certified medical assistant.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and HRIS systems.
Must be a self-starter who takes accountability for performance while requiring minimal supervision.
Must be able to handle highly confidential material efficiently and effectively.
Must possess strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
Ability to build relationships with individuals and teams across the institution, campus and industry.
Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action.
Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of department, operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews.
Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports.
Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops.
Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws, policies, and procedures.
Must be able to report clear, concise and accurate ad-hoc reports to all levels of leadership.

Nice To Haves

Currently licensed/certified as a Medical Assistant.
The formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a healthcare or closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years as a licensed/certified medical assistant.
Formal teaching experience.
Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Responsibilities

Prepare and update course syllabi for each course taught.
Provide instruction that covers the curriculum for assigned classes.
Assure compliance with program expectations and support program outcomes.
Perform student evaluation and use continuous quality improvement techniques to determine the effectiveness of instruction and student success.
Discusses with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience.
Responsible for assisting the student to develop an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession.
Maintain accurate student records.
Identify students needing assistance and refer/aid as needed.
Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.
Create reports as requested by the Dean of Health Professions and the NWACC.
Participate in program development activities.
Assist in the enforcement of program regulations and report student conduct violations.
Cultivate a personal interest in communities served by the program and participate when possible in community activities.
Make recommendations to the Dean of Health Professions for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies.
Provides a professional role model for students.
Other duties as assigned to meet student, employer and program needs.