Instructor - Medical Assistant

Dixie Technical College•St. George, UT

23h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Dixie Technical College as a Medical Assistant Instructor and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals on a state-of-the-art campus in St. George, Utah. This position holds responsibilities for the success of the Medical Assistant program. This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program with an emphasis on quality hands-on labs. The instructor would also ensure that training is conducted in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in industry required (this can be a combination of MA, Phlebotomy, or Nursing experience)
NHA CCMA certification (or equivalent) required, or pass the CCMA exam within the first 6 months of employment
Clinical Experience: patient care, vitals, scribing, procedures, phone, point-of-care testing
High School diploma or equivalent required
Strong knowledge of Google Suite
Strong communications and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Instructional experience preferred

Responsibilities

Engaging daily lectures and quality hands-on lab-based instruction
Create and update classroom syllabi, curriculum, lab experiences, and lesson plans
Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences
Establish and communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities
Ensure the classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely manner
Structure classes in Canvas to support student learning
Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development, and provide appropriate and helpful feedback
Conduct and document student reviews with students on a regular basis
Involve Student Services when problems develop before they become critical
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures
Ensure objectives for all program students are reflected on each syllabus and match the module sign-offs in the Student Information System (Northstar)
Ensure that students are retained and that they graduate, complete, pass any relevant licensure exams, and are placed, and that all student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar
Meet or exceed performance metrics for the program established by the VP of Instruction
Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines
Stay up-to-date in industry advancements and adjust the curriculum where appropriate
Work with the department director, admissions, and recruiters to fill cohorts with students who are capable of graduating and finding employment in the field
Develop and propose admissions standards which will enhance student success
Ensure safety standards are used that comply with all College, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines
Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
Schedule industry professionals for specialized presentations and training where appropriate
Supervise, recruit, train, support, and assist adjunct instructors as needed
Be an active and participative member of the department team
Ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation
Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings and ensure accreditation compliance
Maintain communication with OAC
Take direction and implement decisions made by the committee
Document, collect, and place Standard 2 criteria evidence following the guidelines sheet into the COE program folder biannually, meeting all deadlines
Continue to develop an active network of industry partners and assist students in obtaining employment in their field of study
Seek to continuously improve teaching skills and increase technical knowledge related to program focus and content
Participate in approved professional development opportunities
Maintain inventory for all instructional supplies and review program needs and budget with program director regularly
Collaborate with the program instructional team to develop, implement, and maintain curriculum maps and syllabi
Design, coordinate, and assess any internal or external work-based learning activities
Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition
Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
Compliance with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive salary of $65K–$70K
Fully paid medical
20.4% employer retirement contributions
Generous paid time off
Medical and dental coverage, with the College paying the costs of the medical plan and most of the costs of the dental plan
Employer contributions to Health Savings Account ($1,950 per year for single coverage, $3,450 for double coverage, and $4,950 for three or more)
Employer contributions to a 403(b) account, amounting to 20.4% of the employee's pay
Employees may make additional contributions
Salaried employees do not pay Social Security taxes
Employer-provided life insurance, AD&D, and LTD at no cost
Paid holidays, as well as Christmas, Fall, Thanksgiving, and Spring Breaks, on the schedule of the local school district
15 days of paid vacation per year