Medical Assistant Instructor

INSTRUCTOR

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

This is a full time, year-round teaching appointment in the Medical Assistant program. This position will report to the Medical Office Department Head.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are performed in a classroom and lab environment. Working conditions will align with the career and technical education field as follows:

Career and technical education teachers, especially those in postsecondary schools, teach courses and develop lesson plans. [They will normally work in a building and perform tasks such as word processing, telephone calls, emails, and lecturing. Career and technical educators will also spend time supervising students in a simulated lab environment.]

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career and Technical Education Teachers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/career-and-technical-education-teachers.htm (visited July 12, 2020).

This is an exempt, full-time, regular position.

SALARY RANGE: DOQ

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k) with profit share and matching, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, employee assistance plan, paid sick leave, up to 5 weeks of scheduled breaks, 11 paid holidays, 4-day work weeks and more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have three (3) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught, as required by all faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in non-degree program.

Credentialed in medical assisting by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) OR employed in the profession of Medical Assisting for a minimum of five (5) years and willing to take and pass the RMA examination.

Ability to communicate effectively and to interface with business and professional constituents.

Will on occasion be required to drive on behalf of Perry Technical Institute. Employee must possess a working vehicle, hold a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and produce proof of insurance.

Must be willing to consent to a drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate of completion from an accredited career school in the subject area(s) taught or associate’s degree.

Previous teaching experience.

Excellent lecture skills.

Knowledge and skill in industry.

Ability to integrate industry scenarios and role playing into instruction.

Ability to contribute to curriculum development and skilled at bringing the business community to the classroom.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Teach in a hands-on lecture and lab environment.

Participate in course and program development.

Maintain compliance with state and national accrediting agencies.

Remain current in industry.

Interact with other departments in pursuing the institution’s goals and objectives, including Admissions and Career Services.

Complete and maintain an ongoing professional growth plan.

Attend and complete new instructor orientation and training.

Other duties as assigned.