Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

Position Summary:

• Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Plans and teaches courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner. 
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• The instructor must be competent and be able to teach the students the following competencies including:
  • Taking Patient Vital Signs
  • Taking Medical Histories
  • Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
  • Assisting Physicians During Examinations
  • Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
  • Sterilizing Medical Instruments
  • Removing Sutures
  • Calling Prescriptions in to Pharmacies
  • Preparing Patients for X-Rays
  • Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
  • Filling Out Insurance Forms
  • Filing Patient Medical Records
  • Maintaining the Confidentiality of Patient Information
  • Managing inventory and ordering supplies
  • Scheduling Patient Medical Procedures
  • Following Up on Patient Visits
  • Updating Patient Charts
  • Ordering Lab Tests
  • Billing Patients
  • Working with Insurance Companies
  • Managing Petty Cash
  • Answering Phones
  • Greeting Patients
  • Sorting Mail
  • Handling Correspondence
  • Filing
  • Typing Documents
  • Performing Computer Data Entry
  • Handling Billing and Bookkeeping Tasks
• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.

Program Area Responsibilities (as applicable):

• Responsible for teaching, lecture and lab-based classes in various teaching modes (traditional, hybrid, and on-line) related to the field of medical assistant.

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant.
• Associate Degree in related field preferred
• Has worked in an Ambulatory care setting for a minimum of 2 years
• Minimum of two years teaching experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.
• Must be able to travel to both Fremont and Fostoria locations .

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified Medical Assistant/ Registered Medical Assistant
• American Heart Association BLS CPR