INSTRUCTOR- MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ADULT CAREER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
PART-TIME
Date Posted: May 18, 2012
Closing Date: June 29,2012
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Department: Adult Career Enrichment Program
Summary:
Teach both administrative and clinical components of Medical Assistant curriculum to adult learners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following (does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform):
1. Teaches the approved curriculum and assures that it is delivered.
2. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest and abilities of adult learners.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the adult students.
4. Teaches curriculum by using clear objectives.
5. Assesses the accomplishments of adult students on a regular basis and provides progress reports.
6. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law and district policy.
7. Maintains and cares for facilities, equipment and inventory; and notifies appropriate administration of the need for outside maintenance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the adult students.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education and Experience:
- A three-year minimum of relevant work experience in the Medical Assistant (MA) or RN field within the last five years is required.
- Experience in teaching or employee training preferred.
- Technical knowledge and demonstrated ability in the Medical Assistant field.
Certifications
- Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (MA) Certification through Michigan.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write and effectively present information.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff and parents; skills in oral and written communication.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and continuously will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and is acceptable to this particular environment.
Pre-employment Screening:
Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.
Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits:
Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. Pay rate is $27.75 per hour with no fringe benefits. This position is part-time and hours vary on Monday-Wednesday evenings.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 29, 2012
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Jackson County Intermediate School District subscribes to equal opportunity in its employment as required by laws and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial or marital status, or disability in its programs and activities. Designated coordinators are: Human Resource Director, Kratz Education Center; Principal, Jackson Area Career Center; Principal, Torrant Center & Kit Young Center. Contact Information: