Medical Assisting Instructor
Medical Assisting Instructor
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Job Description
THIS IS A 0.5 FTE POSITION
This is a new program which will complement the current NCTA Applied Medical Science Program for students looking for a different medically-based pathway from the NAC route. Medical Assisting will run from 3-5:30 Mon - Fri. To learn more about the NCTA programs take a look at the website .
The Medical Assisting instructor is responsible for cultivating and delivering comprehensive instruction while effectively overseeing the operations of the NCTA Pre-Medical Assisting Program ensuring alignment with the state of Washington standards. This program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as competent entry-level healthcare professionals in the capacity of medical assistants while also laying the groundwork for their seamless transition into post-secondary education or apprenticeship training and certification.
Central to the instructors responsibilities will be the facilitation of engaging and impactful learning experiences that prepare students to meet the demands of the healthcare industry with proficiency and confidence. Additionally the instructor will play a vital role in coordinating both on-site and off- site student laboratory placements and forging partnerships with healthcare institutions such as hospitals medical clinics and long-term care facilities.
Course content includes medical terminology anatomy/physiology infection control/sterilization vital signs/health history legal and ethical concepts related to ambulatory healthcare medication administration and pharmacy knowledge of medical front office functions introduction to insurance and electronic billing processes medical assisting theory and application to medical assisting clinical practice critical thinking and teamwork.
There is an expectation to work NCTA summer school if offered - approximately 14 days for additional pay.
Qualifications Required
- Candidates must hold a Washington State Career and Technical Education Teaching Certificate endorsed in Health Therapeutic with 6000 hours of documented work experience as a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) or have 6000 hours of work experience in the role of a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) or 6000 hours of work of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) supervising and training Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) and be willing to obtain a CTE Endorsement.
- Hold a current WA State Medical Assisting (MA) Certificate or equivalent.
- One-year clinic/facility experience within the last three years.
- Experience supervising or instructing medical assistants in the workplace.
- Ability and willingness to develop and implement a work-based learning and internship program with the local healthcare community with support from the NCTA Work-Based Learning Coordinator
- Ability and willingness to develop and promote the NCTA Pre-Medical Assisting program.
- Demonstrated punctuality work attendance record and satisfactory evaluations.
- Current Basic Life Support and First Aid Card and willingness to obtain BLS instructor certification once hired.
Benefits
Mount Vernon School District employees are eligible for SEBB medical dental vision life insurance AD&D and long-term disability (LTD) coverage if they are anticipated to work 630 hours or more during the school year. Eligibility for retirement benefits applies to employees working 3.5 hours per day or more for five or more consecutive months.
We also offer optional tax-sheltered annuities including the Omni 403(b) and the Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave vacation leave (for 260-day employees only) and sick leave are prorated based on full-time employment status.
Employment Type
Part-Time
