Pgrm Dir/Instr Med Assisting

Georgia Department of Revenue•Blue Ridge, TX

11d•$68,276•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dean or Associate Dean of Health Sciences, this full-time position is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction and program management for the Medical Assisting Program at the Appalachian Campus. The position offers the option for a 10-month or 12-month appointment.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Medical Assisting or related health field.
Current Medical Assistant certification from an NCCA-Accredited body such as CMA, CCMA, or NCMA.
Minimum of three (3) years of health care practice including performance of administrative and clinical procedures performed by Medical Assistants.
Teaching experience in post-secondary, vocational, and/or technical education.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from a U.S. Department of Education–recognized accredited institution.
Two or more years postsecondary teaching experience in Medical Assisting or related subject area.
Experience utilizing Blackboard Learning Management System.
Experience in curriculum development and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of curricula and subject matter for each course assigned.
Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
Develops course outlines, goals, and objectives, follows established curricula to develop lesson plans, syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Develops instructional techniques and activities that meet the needs of a variety of learning styles for face-to-face and on-line formats.
Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by establishing evaluative criteria and tests that measure each student’s progress.
Ensures that instruction meets the standards of any Programmatic Accreditation agencies and facilitates students’ success on national licensure, registry, and/or certification tests.
Develops and implements instructional delivery that is stimulating, thought provoking and engaging to students in face-to-face, online, lab and clinical settings.
Correctly assesses the educational needs of the students, making changes as necessary.
Delivers effective instruction, as evidenced by student retention and student success on standardized assessments.
Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate course materials.
Maintains knowledge of computer technology and its application to the field of study.
Maintains knowledge of Blackboard, and uses is effectively to deliver course materials, assessments and record grades.
Develops and implements a work ethics plan to encourage and instill good work habits.
Maintains a clean, organized and safe lab and classroom environment.
Recommends equipment to facilitate student learning.
Follows a lab management plan that targets safety procedures and reinforce for students.
Identifies safety hazards and initiate correction quickly.
Provides timely feedback to students about performance in lab tasks.
Provides for adequate supervision of students in lab settings.
Develop and assess Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), prepares and submits reports associated with SLO assessment.
Develops and assess Program Outcomes (PO), prepares and submits reports associated with PO assessment.
Communicates students’ progress to students and discusses appropriate changes to improve performance as needed.
Accurately records pertinent information in student’s record as required.
Calculates, records and reports students’ grades accurately and by deadline.
Follows and participates in the college’s grade appeal process.
Advises program students for academic and career success.
Establishes appropriate office hours for student consultation and advisement.
Refers students that need further pathway advisement to the academic advisors.
Refers students having difficulty coping with classes and/or school/family issues to the school’s Counselor.
Understands principals and standards of Programmatic Accreditation and/or State Board Regulations.
Prepares and submits all documents required for Programmatic Accreditation and/or State Board approvals as needed.
Participates in Programmatic Accreditation activities and development opportunities.
Ensures that the program meets Programmatic Accreditation benchmarks such as retention and licensure/certification pass rates.
Ensures the effectiveness of all program courses to meet programmatic accreditation standards.
Meets with program faculty to review program guidelines and program goals.
Develops and maintains the student program handbook, including updating and establishing program guidelines.
Develops program admission criteria to enhance student retention.
Designs and participates in program information session videos for college website.
Plans and manages the program budget and other fiscal resources.
Assures the program has sufficient clinical education affiliates to support the program and student learning.
Assesses and ensure the quality of clinical education.
Organizes and participates in advisory committee meetings.
Recruits appropriate advisory committee members.
Provides an annual schedule of courses while ensuring faculty telework schedules meet the program expectations/needs.
Provide mentorship and coaching for core and adjunct program-faculty.