Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting
Terra State Community College
Location
Fremont, Ohio
Salary
$29 / HOUR
Quick overview
The faculty member is responsible for engaging students in the teaching and learning process by planning and teaching courses that meet curriculum goals, while remaining current with subject matter and instructional methodology. Essential duties include employing assessment techniques, communicating student progress promptly, and submitting grades according to college policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a minimum of two years of experience working in an ambulatory care setting and two years of teaching experience. An Associate Degree in a related field is preferred, and the instructor must possess strong communication skills and proficiency in standard office software.
Job description
Position Summary
• Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Include:
- Plans and teaches courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
- Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
- Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
- Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
- Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
- The instructor must be competent and be able to teach the students the following competencies including:
- Taking Patient Vital Signs
- Taking Medical Histories
- Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
- Assisting Physicians During Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
- Sterilizing Medical Instruments
- Removing Sutures
- Calling Prescriptions in to Pharmacies
- Preparing Patients for X-Rays
- Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
- Filling Out Insurance Forms
- Filing Patient Medical Records
- Maintaining the Confidentiality of Patient Information
- Managing inventory and ordering supplies
- Scheduling Patient Medical Procedures
- Following Up on Patient Visits
- Updating Patient Charts
- Ordering Lab Tests
- Billing Patients
- Working with Insurance Companies
- Managing Petty Cash
- Answering Phones
- Greeting Patients
- Sorting Mail
- Handling Correspondence
- Filing
- Typing Documents
- Performing Computer Data Entry
- Handling Billing and Bookkeeping Tasks
- Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.
Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable)
• Responsible for teaching, lecture and lab-based classes in various teaching modes (traditional, hybrid, and on-line) related to the field of medical assistant.
Education and/or Work Experience
- Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant.
- Associate Degree in related field preferred
- Has worked in an Ambulatory care setting for a minimum of 2 years
- Minimum of two years teaching experience
Other Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
- Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
- Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
- Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.
- Must be able to travel to both Fremont and Fostoria locations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant
- American Heart Association BLS CPR
