Company: Pima Medical Institute
Location: Houston, TX
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education
Description
CAREER PREP INSTRUCTOR SUMMARY: Implement the Career Prep Curriculum Sequence and instruct students in accordance with curriculum standards and objectives. MEDICAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR SUMMARY: Instruct and implement the Medical Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings Medical Assistant Instructor Essential Functions:
- Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students, including scheduled activities and module materials.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
- Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Maintain student attendance and grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each module to update student records and transcripts.
- Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
- Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
- Assist and advise students with the Medical Assistant program curriculum.
- May assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
- May assist and coordinate externships for Medical Assistant students.
- Monitor students in the classroom. Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Career Prep Instructor Essential Functions:- Instruct students in foundation courses such as mathematics, computers, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, study skills, and first aid.
- Plan instruction of the foundation courses to achieve syllabus objectives.
- Prepare lesson plans that align with the established curriculum and address student needs.
- Assist students in transitioning from the Career Prep Sequence to the Professional Sequences.
- Monitor student attendance and inform the Associate Director/Student Services staff when three or more consecutive absences occur. Prepare weekly attendance reports for the office management staff.
- Review student retention rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Maintain an 80% student retention rate for all classes taught in the sequence.
- Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of the sequence to update student records and transcripts.
- Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Monitor student academic progress and inform the Associate Director/Student Services staff when a student's grade average for any course drops below 77%.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Medical Assistant Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Medical Assisting or training from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Medical Assisting or a minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach.
- Three (3) years of full-time occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Functional knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing tools, and computer/internet applications.
- Graduation from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council For Higher Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or subject in which they teach or a minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience for instructors who are not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach.
- Three (3) years of occupational experience (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field they teach.
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology, documented by post-secondary education or job experience in the subject matter.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
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