Medical Assistant Mentee

Medical Assistant Mentee

Nogales USD Pierson High School - Nogales, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: To Be Determined

Medical Assistant Mentee Position

The purpose of the Medical Assistant Mentee position is for the purpose of learning to achieve the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver a Medical Assistant (MA) Program:

• Develop and deliver engaging and effective lessons in medical assisting, covering a wide range of topics such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their growth and development
• Facilitate hands-on learning opportunities and clinical experiences for students
• Stay up-to-date on the latest medical assisting practices and technologies, and incorporate this knowledge into your teaching
• Advise and mentor students, providing support and guidance as they pursue their careers in medical assisting
• Collaborate with other faculty members to ensure a high-quality educational experience for all students
• Contribute to program development and curriculum design, and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities

Administrative responsibilities:

• Coordinate the overall Medical Assistant (MA) program activities for NHS and PHS
• Exercise leadership in the area of program oversight and curriculum maintenance including overall program budget requests, supplies, equipment, and other classroom needs.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with CTE Director.
• Maintain meaningful agreements with local clinical sites; oversee scheduling and assignment of students at such clinical sites.
• Ensure student compliance records for clinical sites (health & vaccine records, CPR, confidentiality, etc.).
• Provide oversight, instruction, and management of the clinical lab functions to include: safety; equipment maintenance; upgrades and acquisition; supply inventory management; orientation for students, and guests;
• Maintain lab calendar and lab usage data/reports; and maintain lab guidelines/policies/procedures.
• Evaluate student performance; meet regularly and confer with students regarding their progress in the program.
• Provide academic advisement to MA students.
• Oversee and participate in local events related to student recruitment and any other activities
• related to the MA program and community outreach.
• Plan and schedule activities with the appropriate administrative offices as well as the advisory committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
• Also functions as the Externship Coordinator.
• Provide oversight of the practicum experience.
• Maintain and develop new professional relationships with clinical facilities. Select and approve appropriate practicum sites.
• Coordinate the assignment/reassignment of students in affiliated clinical facilities.
• Perform supervisory visits as assigned.
• Submit student externship requirements to clinical facilities according to site policies, monitor student hours and attendance, and collect and maintain student externship time cards and documents.
• Ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in the practicum experience.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of program curriculum and assessment materials related to the externship process.
• Communicate effectively with students, clinical sites, and faculty.
• Ensure student compliance with extern policies and procedures.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jigar Mehta , Principal
• Pierson High School
• Phone:
• Email: jmehta.az.us