Clinical Medical Assistant Instructor
Prairie State College

Posting Number:

H0459P

Part-Time

Clinical Medical Assistant Instructor

Part-Time

Non Exempt

Prairie State College seeks an experienced part-time hourly instructor to provide theory and clinical training for the clinical medical assistant vocational program. Successful candidates will have the desire to engage a diverse student population.

Directly reports to Manager, Workforce and Community Partnerships - Workforce Professions

1. Prepare and provide lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum for industry credentials.
2. Plan for instructional activities supporting curriculum.
3. Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
4. Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional activities.
5. Organize concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable manner covering all objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
6. Use appropriate Learning Management Systems (LMS), and assessment tools to ensure learning outcomes are being met.
7. Monitor student attendance and retention and documents (as required).
8. Plan and update the curriculum for instructional activities including lectures, class discussions, and exams.
9. Effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
10. Advise students as it relates to school policies and satisfactory performance and maintain communication with the program coordinator regarding such activity.
11. Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final satisfactory /unsatisfactory grades for all students in a timely manner.
12. Process course midterm and end grades according to policy.
13. Monitor all equipment and supply inventory for repair and/or replenishment (as required).
14. Submit timely, written notice of textbook, supply, instructional and equipment needs to the program coordinator (as required).
15. Communicate with the program coordinator and/or manager on challenges or noteworthy issues or concerns related to students.
16. Maintain on-time attendance and schedule adherence.
17. Maintain a positive attitude and support a commitment to departmental excellence.
18. Maintain instructional service levels and productivity with efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
19. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the department, consistent with the role of this position.

1. Licensure or certification in a related field such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
2. Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a directly related field
3. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
4. Instructional/training experience

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Experienced user of education LMS (preferably Desire2Learn)
3. Experience teaching, especially at the community college level
4. Experience working with culturally and intellectually diverse groups
5. Ability to create diverse teaching methods

Evenings

Minimum starting-$25/hr.

08/23/2024

Yes

All applications must be submitted electronically