Medical Assistant Instructor (Grant-Funded) at Passaic County Community College

Passaic, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical assisting, Clinical instruction, Laboratory skills, Student supervision, Curriculum development, Clinical practicum, Inventory management, Administrative skills, Grade record keeping, Clinical partnerships, Program assessment, Accreditation, Student enrollment, Healthcare education

Industry

Description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant Instructor to teach courses and laboratory skills as assigned. The Medical Assistant Instructor will provide supervision for students in clinical practicum, maintain inventory of clinical supplies and equipment, and work in collaboration with the Program Director for continued program development. This position reports to the Director of Certificate Programs. This is a full-time, grant funded position. Example of Duties: * Teach courses as required in the Medical Assistant Certificate program as assigned by the College. * Teach and evaluate clinical skills for Medical Assistant students in the laboratory setting. * Teach and evaluate administrative skills for Medical Assistant students in the laboratory setting. * Maintain records of grades and skill competencies completed by students. * Prepare laboratory skill equipment setups for skills practice and testing. * Organize and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. * Prepare Medical Assistant students for clinical practicum. * Maintain collaborative relationships with clinical affiliates and perform site visits to supervise, assess, and support student progress. * Seek and secure new clinical partnerships to support student practicum placements * Collaborate with the Medical Assistant Program Director on student progress and continued program development. * Participate in course and program assessment activities. * Participate in projects and activities related to the program and college accreditation. * Participate in college wide activities to promote student enrollment. Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare field preferred, Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Assistant (MA). * National certification in Medical Assisting required or obtained within 3 months of hire. * Minimum 2 years' experience in medical assisting/health field or Registered Nurse. * College-level teaching experience preferred, community college preferred. * Experience working with diverse populations preferred. Supplemental Information: * Position is onsite at the Passaic Campus The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $55,000. Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include: * Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans * Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer * Retirement systems through New Jersey State * Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.) * Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract * Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions) * Paid Holidays * Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date) Vacation Sick Personal Floating Holiday Administrators 154 hours 105 hours 28 hours 14 hours The college also offers optional programs such as: * Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. * Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. * Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. * Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick. * Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Instructor will teach courses and laboratory skills while supervising students in clinical practicums. They will also collaborate with the Program Director on program development and maintain clinical equipment and records.