Full-Time Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College•Belleville, IL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, the successful applicant will serve as an instructor in the Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology programs. As an instructor, the individual will teach Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology courses in both the traditional and computerized environment and will assist the program coordinators with program operations, accreditation standards, and the clinical education component of the program. As faculty, the individual will be responsible for the continued development, implementation, and overall effectiveness of the educational courses/curriculum with Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology faculty and evaluation of student performance. The individual will collaborate with Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in each of the programs. Opportunities exist for participation in professional development activities and service on departmental, divisional, and/or college-wide committees. This is a full-time, nine-month teaching position dependent upon continued grant funding.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Medical Assistant required.
Current certification to practice as a Medical Assistant in the State of Illinois (or the ability to obtain such a license prior to the start of official employment) is required.
Three (3) years of professional experience minimum in a variety of medical settings.
Must meet and continue to maintain professional standards established by the program's accrediting agencies, including Commission on Accrediting of Allied Health Education Programs.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills.
Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers, applicable software, and Internet is required.
Ability to meet, successfully complete and maintain minimum health requirements, drug and/or reference checks required by the college, program accreditation and/or clinical facilities prior to and throughout employment.
Shall meet the minimum standards of instruction establish by the Administration and the Board of Trustees for any assigned courses
A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Additional certificates in phlebotomy and medical laboratory preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Prior teaching experience in an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology courses in both the traditional and computerized environment
Assist the program coordinators with program operations, accreditation standards, and the clinical education component of the program
Responsible for the continued development, implementation, and overall effectiveness of the educational courses/curriculum with Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology faculty and evaluation of student performance
Collaborate with Medical Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in each of the programs
Participation in professional development activities and service on departmental, divisional, and/or college-wide committees

Benefits

Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

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