Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

Terra State Community College

  • Fremont, OH
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Responsible for teaching, lecture and lab-based classes in various teaching modes (traditional, hybrid, and on-line) related to the field of medical assistant. The instructor must be competent and be able to teach the students the following competencies including: Taking Patient Vital Signs.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFremont, OH

    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

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