Adjunct, Medical Assistant

Job Summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks adjunct faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes professionalism and multicultural understanding.

The faculty will work in a multi-modal program serving students in scheduled classes and open lab instruction. The instructor will provide instruction in the training courses offered through the Medical Assistant program using a variety of teaching methods and media to meet different learning styles, to prepare students for certification and employment in healthcare settings.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration. In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Hands-on instruction of clinical skills related to the role of Medical Assistant.
2. Didactic instruction in scheduled classes and/or hybrid learning environments.
3. Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of medical assisting roles.
4. Follow established curriculum and clinical assessments.
5. Supervise student efforts to ensure a high level of patient care and safety.
6. Monitor, evaluate & document student attendance and progress.
7. Project a positive, helpful attitude when students request or require help.
8. Maintain a positive professional working relationship with other program faculty and division staff.
9. Preserve patient and student confidentiality.
10. Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses. Assess students' abilities and provide appropriate documentation and feedback.
11. Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the workforce. Keep current on technology and other industry advances by attending workshops and conferences, and update curriculum changes as needed.

Knowledge and skills:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High energy level
• Ability to impart enthusiasm to students
• Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Ability to employ analytical skills in assessing the needs of the educational processes and student learning outcomes.
• Physical Requirements: varied sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting of related supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Be able to perform patient transfers, including safe use of transfer assistance devices such as Hoyer lift.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses. You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Hold a valid NCCA recognized medial assisting credential. These include CMA(AAMA), RMA(AMT), NCMA(NCCT), CCMA(NHA).
2. Have a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a medical assistant, with experience in both clinical and administrative functions.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Experience teaching at a post-secondary level.
3. Experience supervising lab skills and clinical rotations.