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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWe are seekingapplicationsfor Medical Assistant adjunct instructors and substitutes at Renton Technical College (RTC). This instructor willbe responsible forprovidingindividualized and/or group instruction for adults entering the Medical Assistant profession. The instructor mustutilizeinstructional plansdirectand assess student progress in achieving theory and performance requirements of the program. Curriculum includes anatomy; physiology; basic math and math for pharmacology; principles of pharmacology; medical terminology front/back office clinical skills; basic administrative skills; law and ethics as these subjects relate to the role of a medical assistant; communication; human relations; electronic medical records professionalism; and job search. The instructor will supervise students during practicum andassiststudents in obtaining jobs. Other professional responsibilitiesinclude:serving as an ad hoc member of the programs advisory committee; serving on departmental and college committees;participatingin professional improvement activities; and performing other related duties as may be assigned by the dean. This position is scheduled to begin uponselection.The Dean of Allied Health reviews applications as needed to fill openings during the 2024 25academic year.Please see terms of employment for wage information
Renton Technical Collegelocatedsoutheast of Seattle hasprovidedquality education in a variety of occupations for over 80years.Our professionaltechnical certificate and degree programs offer entry and midlevel training in the areas of allied health trades and industry culinary business technology and automotive.Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education English as a second language and GED preparation is available to those who needadditionalpreparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education andapprenticeshipsdegreesround out our offerings. As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School serving those who chose to serve.
Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity diversity and instruct students on the course topic in a hybrid format with part of the instruction being throughface to facelecture and part being online by directed learning (readings and research).
Effectively teach the adopted curriculum for the medical assistant program.
Provide forthe orderly conduct of program learning activities individual student learning needs and theappropriate evaluationof student progress towardsattainingthe learning outcomes.
Perform and teach psychomotor andaffectivecompetencies in the clinical setting according to MAERB policies.
Inventory supplies and equipment for clinical needs.
Follow all safety standards according toappropriate agenciesincluding OSHA and WA DOH.
Develop and update the curriculum on a regular basis in collaboration with program faculty.
Maintain and submit student records documentation and program reports including assessment data and submitthenin a timely manner as required.
Evaluate student progress towardsattainingthe learning outcomes to include individual assignments projects quizzes and tests.
Perform student recruitment and job placement activities.
Communicate with students through a combination of office hours and online communication using the Canvas Learning Management System and email.
Support the colleges mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens.
Maintain and ensure program performance and competency standards are met.
Maintain confidentiality think critically and exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Administer and interpret college procedures; resolve issues resulting in mutual respect and tolerance for varying points of view.
Provideleadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for diverse and underrepresented and underserved student populations.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Demonstrated leadership or participation with person from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation racial ethnic religious linguistic gender age socioeconomicphysicaland learning abilities and a commitment of an inclusive andequitableworking / learning environment.
Medical Assistant with credentials through the AAMA or RMA.
Three years of recent experience ineducationalor clinical setting.
Experience with some form of computer curriculum delivery system and applying current technology in instruction.
Have oracquirewithin90 daysofinitialemployment an industrial first aid certificate and Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Documentation of current immunization and health requirements within 6 months of hire date is.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire and annually.
Have taken or afterinitialemployment begin taking professionaltechnical teacher training courses.
Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records managing multiple tasks and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work professionally and effectively with students faculty staffcolleaguesand community partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Successful experience using tact discretion and courtesy while interacting with all persons.
Knowledge of understanding of and commitment to the education role and philosophy of the community and technical colleges.
AAS or advanced degree is preferred.
Successful teaching experience is preferred.
Ability torepresentthe college in a positive manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is active in nature and requires standing lecturing and demonstration of processes in a classroom environment. The job also requires some sedentary time when performing administrative program functions.
In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drugfree workplace for our employees and students.
This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1058 per credit which includes scheduled class time and final exam days. All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33. Future advancement in base salary up to the current maximum of $1592 per credit is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
Degree Stipend:
Masters or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.
Part-Time