Position Details Position Information Position TitleInstructional Assistant - Medical Assisting Part Time Temporary Hourly Non-BenefitedClassification TitleTemporary PT HourlyHourly rate Stipend or Load Unit30hourClose DateOpen Until FilledYesOpen Until Filled NotesOpen For 2025-2026 Academic YearPosition TypeEmployee ClassTemporary PT HourlyInstructor StatusNot applicableOvertime EligibleNon-ExemptFLSA StatusCampus LocationBendPrimary PurposeThe Instructional Assistant will serve as an Instructional and Lab Assistant assist the primary course instructor in the education of students using state approved criteria to teach select and conduct hands on learning experiences appropriate for meeting objective for the classroom. Under direction of and providing support to faculty by preparing labs organizing suppliesequipment and observing student performance and testing.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepare laboratory environments for instruction by assembling necessary resources.Assist faculty with demonstrations observation and evaluation of student essential skills performance.Maintain records of activities undertaken in the laboratory which may include typing forms inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding students and their progress in meeting instructional goals.Reinforce knowledge and skills introduced by the course faculty.Clean and maintain instructional lab equipment.Cleanup of laboratory sessions.Support department faculty with copying class materials stapling and hole-punching sort papers andor supplies.Perform other duties as assigned.Assist Program Director with completion of MAERB faculty workbook and documentation required for accrediting body approval.Department SpecificKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIndividuals must possess these knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.Must be well-organized self-motivated and dependable.Possess well developed verbal skills are required to present and exchange technical or complex information.Must be personable have good interpersonal skills be able to work in a team environment have a willingness to teach and be proactive.Communicate effectively.Have sensory and physical requirements related to performing the essential functions of a medical assistant.Experience with medical assisting equipment and ordering of equipment and supplies.Maintain current knowledge of course content by completing a minimum of number of hours of continuing education annually to meet CAAHEP requirements and MAERB Medical Assisting Education Review Board guidelines.Ability to perform a variety of tasks daily.Ergonomic RequirementsRegular office hours are established between 8 am - 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule including nights and weekends may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write read written materials and computer screens and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Persons in this position may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials.Minimum RequirementsEducationMedical Assisting certificatedegree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning that includes course work equivalent to the uniform certificate degree in Medical Assisting as approved by the Oregon State Board of Education and offered by Oregons community colleges.ExperienceOne year of experience in Medical Assisting or other related fieldCertificationsLicensingMedical Assisting CMA or CCMA or LPN RN MD DO or PAMedical Assisting credentialing must be in good standing as specified below or one or more of the following RN LPN PA MD DOMedical assistants must be credentialed in good standing in medical assisting by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies NCCA or the American National Standards Institute ANSI. The CMA or RMA credential is preferredEquivalency StatementThe College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.Preferred QualificationsContinuing education or courses in a related field.Prior work experience of approximately 5 years in teaching coaching or assisting in a laboratory setting.CPRFirst Aid Certificate.EEO StatementThe goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age disability sex marital status national origin ethnicity color race religion sexual orientation gender identity genetic information citizenship status veteran or military status pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1 N-2 or N-3.In support of COCCs EEO statement bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . What is your highest level of education No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License not a degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in ProgressBachelors Degree Masters Degree In ProgressMasters Degree Ph.D. in ProgressPh.D.J.D.M.D.Other Doctorate Level Degree We recognize the value of skills knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education andor experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable boxes below and explain in the next question why your educationexperience should be considered equivalent. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on the box or boxes you check as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. I meet all minimum requirements education and experience listed for this position.I do not meet the minimum education degree requirements.My degree is not in the required stated areas.I have less than the minimum years experience in the areas required. As a follow up to the previous question explain how your educationexperience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements please put NA. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on your response as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. Open Ended Question In support of COCCs commitment to diversity equity and inclusion bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent read and write Open Ended Question COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position YesNo Are you a U.S. military veteran COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans preference in this recruitment process you must upload your DD214 and 215 215 if applicable or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the documents in the next step of this application process. Yes I am a veteranNo I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 if applicable forms as proof of veteran status please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirementspreferences of this position. Open Ended Question The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States be able to arrive in the country and maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support. Are you currently or will you be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date Yes I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States able to arrive and able to maintain work eligibility without the Colleges sponsorship or support by the positions start date.No. Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you you will receive an email from COCC HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCCs criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes I will provide my consent when requestedNo I will not provide my consent when requestedApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeVitaeCover LetterOptional DocumentsUS Military DD 214