Allied Health Program Assistant

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135 year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation access excellence and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

The Medical Assisting Certificate program is seeking a highly organized Allied Health Program Assistant to support the preparation and implementation of in-person clinical skills labs and other administrative tasks to support student progress towards certification. This is a part-time position ranging 10 20 hours/week.

• Prepare the lab area with the clinic materials needed for instructors and students to engage in the lab efficiently.
• Support skills lab instruction utilizing program instructional plans and ensuring all students have developed the necessary clinical skills.
• Ensure skills labs run efficiently from student sign-in to closing out and wrapping up (i.e support student sign-in check in with instructors replenish supplies etc
• Clean up labs and maintain a highly organized well-stocked supply room for the Medical Assisting Program.
• Set up student accounts in NHA platform monitor student progress issue exam codes and communicate frequently with students about their progress towards certification.
• Implement key student reminder initiatives including drafting/sending the MA newsletter emailing lab reminders and following up with students who were absent.

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associates Degree in Allied Health preferred.
• Medical Assisting Certification CCMA or RMA required.
• Two plus (2) years of experience working in the healthcare field including work in a clinical setting medical office or laboratory where clinical skills are necessary.
• Exceptional Written Communication Skills.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Requirements:

This is a part-time on-campus (18 S Michigan) position. The time commitment will center around students clinical lab dates with additional hours (as determined) for administrative responsibilities.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities age ethnicity gender (identity and expression) race religion sexual orientation socio-economic status and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives innovative contributions and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU part-time staff are offered a wide range of benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance benefits Retirement benefits and Paid Time Off. Additional information regarding part-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $23.58 to $33.02 per hour (typical workweek for this part-time position is 10-20 hours per week). Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to: budgetary considerations job-related knowledge/skills experience market considerations tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees) and internal equity.

Please include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form