Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical Assistant Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anatomy and physiology, with a passion for teaching and learning. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals, while also enhancing your own skills and knowledge. This hybrid role is required to be on-campus for two days of in-class instruction, available in-person or via Teams for weekly office hours, and reachable remotely for the remainder of the working week as needed by students.
Minimum Requirements:
- An associate's degree in a relevant field, such as medical assisting or a biological science.
- At least five years of working experience in the healthcare field.
Responsibilities:
- Teach the depth and scope class material as outlined in the syllabus and approved course outline.
- Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Relate instruction to careers and employer expectations.
- Prepare and grade examinations based upon course objectives.
- Administer examinations according to schedule announced to students in course outline.
- Work creatively to discourage student withdrawal in all classes taught.
- Begin class at the designated time and provide a full period of instruction for the class period involved.
- Leaves the classroom or laboratory clean, organized, and ready for the module.
- Submit, at designated time, final grades for all students and maintain weekly grade sheets.
- Accurately enter attendance on the attendance roster indicating a student's presence in their class.
- Call all students who are absent and report pertinent information to the Student Success Leader.
- Attend communication meetings, faculty meetings, in-service sessions, student orientation, graduation, and other school events as required by the school.
- Tutor and mentor students who are having difficulty with course material.
- Participate in curriculum review and lesson planning with the Allied Health Team.
- Participate in Teacher Effectiveness Trainings and other professional development as assigned by the Director of Education.
- Hold office hours on-campus outside of in-class instruction time.
Skills:
- Experience in a classroom and laboratory setting, with the ability to adapt to diverse learning styles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively supervise and mentor students.
- A passion for teaching and learning, with a commitment to student success.
- Experience in curriculum development, with the ability to create engaging and informative lesson plans.
- A strong background in a healthcare setting, with a focus on hospital and clinical settings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Salem, OR 97305 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salem, OR 97305