Job Description

Medical Assistant Instructor

Western Center - Baileyville, KS 66404

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Description

The MOA Instructor will instruct and prepare students for workforce employment as a Medical Assistant. This instructional position is the primary individual responsible for program development, instruction, recruitment, and placement of students. As many of the duties will be supervising groups of students without benefit of additional help or administrative supervision, the job requires significant self-discipline, internal motivation, and sound judgment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Teach students the necessary skills/technical knowledge to become gainfully employed;
• Develop and revise instructional curriculum;
• Recruit students and market the program;
• Provide instruction on and access to on-the job training. Maintain records of OJT assignments;
• Develop student knowledge and awareness as to the importance of industrial safety, punctuality, personal cleanliness, work ethic, and communication skills;
• Assist with employment placement of graduates;
• Create a safe and orderly learning environment:
• Ensure student achievement for all student groups by monitoring the progress of individual students and student groups through the use of appropriate testing techniques and with the assistance of technology when appropriate;
• Build positive school/community relations by supporting the mission of the College and facilitating cooperation between all persons in the school community;
• Lead the students in developing constructive peer and student/instructor relations;
• Oversee effective and efficient student performance;
• Practice responsible fiscal, facility, and resource management;
• Model positive professional attributes;
• Attend professional meetings;
• Select and consult with advisory committee members;
• Attend commencement ceremonies;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

-Have a minimum of two years continuous on-the-job experience; must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record for the past 5 years.

Other Essential Skills and Abilities

-Be reliable and punctual;

-Have a good rapport with students and teach with enthusiasm;

-Model positive professional attributes for the students;

-Show initiative and creativity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for overall supervision of students in class. May be assigned supervision of Work Study/Work Arrangement Students. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing student's work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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