PT Associate Faculty - Medical Professions

The Instructor of Medical Professions Program is responsible for providing instruction in the medical related fields consisting of Medical Assistants, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and medical billing and coding, and for the coordination of the externships for program students, utilizing diverse and participative instructional strategies, for adhering to the standardized curriculum and lesson plans, inspiring and motivating students by effective role modeling with sensitivity to student needs and the ability to identify appropriate resources to support student successes and achievement.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Compensation: $925 per equated credit unit

• Teachesassignedmedicalprofessions courses, generally 12 equated units per semester, andmaintainswritteninstructionalstandards;facilitatesinstructionusingalternativedeliverymethodsasneeded;informsstudentsinwritingofinstructionalstandards;postsandmaintainsweeklyofficehours;participatesintheassessmentofstudentlearningoutcomes;establishes,maintains,andsubmitsaccurate student and instructional records in a timely manner
• Prepares and plans adequately for effective classroom, laboratory and/or externship instruction, ensuring that the lesson plan and presentation strategies are well prepared, assuring the learning environment is optimal and the instructional materials are in proper working order
• Developsnewcourses,curriculum,instructional materials,andevaluationtools;reviewsandupdatescourseoutlines,textbooks,andcourseproceduresheetsformedical billing and coding courses;assistswiththepreparationofcourseproposals, curriculum updates and the construction ofdegree/certificate programs
• Appliesandmaintainsstandardsofqualityoperatingmethods,processes,systems,and procedures;implementschangesasnecessarytomaintainsuccessful medical billing and coding, medical assistant, phlebotomy, and ECG technology certificateprograms;integratesknowledgeofindustrytrendsandprofessional training to continuously improve program quality
• Follows the standardized curriculum, focusing on the unit objectives or laboratory proficiencies; communicates appropriately with the program director regarding any curriculum or lesson plan
• Demonstrates appropriate presentation/speaking skills including the introduction of a wide diversity of instructional strategies encouraging active student participation; demonstrates appropriate use of written reference materials as well as audiovisual and other instructional aids; utilizes diverse questioning strategies to determine depth and range of student understanding
• Maintains administrative records in a well-organized, accurate and timely manner, including attendance, academic proficiency evaluations, curriculum, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Associate’s Degree in Allied Health or related fieldfrom an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered

• Background in nursing and/or medical practice
• Successful teaching experience, preferably at a community college

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of the proper operation of and the ability to use personal computers and standard office equipment
• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to…