About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
THE PART TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR SUPPORTS THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR IN DELIVERING INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICAL TRAINING THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL MEDICAL ASSISTING RESPONSIBILITIES. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR, THE INSTRUCTOR ASSISTS WITH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, DEMONSTRATIONS, SUPERVISED CLINICAL SKILLS PRACTICE, STUDENT ASSESSMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT. THE INSTRUCTOR HELPS REINFORCE COURSE CONTENT AND PROMOTE A SAFE, PROFESSIONAL, AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
* Assist the primary instructor with classroom instruction, demonstrations, review sessions, and guided learning activities. * Help students understand course concepts and complete assigned learning activities while following the instructor’s course plan. * Use approved instructional materials, presentations, and multimedia resources to support student learning.
Clinical Skills Training * Assist with demonstrations and supervised practice of medical assisting skills, including vital signs, EKGs, injections, laboratory procedures, and other skills included in the approved curriculum. * Observe students during skills practice and provide guidance and corrective feedback within the adjunct’s qualifications and assigned responsibilities. * Help prepare, organize, and maintain classroom and skills-lab supplies and equipment.
Student Assessment and Support * Assist with quizzes, examinations, practical assessments, skills check-offs, and other evaluations as directed by the primary instructor. * Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and communicate concerns about student progress or performance to the primary instructor. * Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective delivery of the Medical Assistant program.
Minimum Position Requirements * Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential or equivalent certification required, consistent with the program’s requirements. * Relevant experience in medical assisting or a related healthcare setting. * Teaching, training, mentoring, or precepting experience preferred. * Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative procedures relevant to medical assisting. * Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and student-support skills. * Ability to work collaboratively with the primary instructor and follow established course plans and program procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities * 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports
Physical Demands and Work Environment * Work is normally performed in a classroom, skills laboratory, or typical interior/office environment. * May require standing for extended periods, demonstrating clinical skills, and occasionally lifting or moving supplies or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. * May involve use of clinical training equipment and exposure to routine classroom or laboratory risks; required safety procedures and precautions must be followed.
Safety * Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
SALARY RANGE & FRINGE BENEFITS
* The salary for this part-time faculty Position is $30.00/hour * Worker’s compensation * Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.