Medical Assistant Instructor

: Charter College , an established and growing career college with locations in Washington, Montana, New Mexico, Alaska, and Southern California is expanding its Medical Assistant Program in Billings, MT. It is the philosophy of Charter College to provide a unique educational path for students that will lead to successful job performance and job satisfaction in health care, business, and legal industries. An association of caring and concerned administration; qualified, experienced, and certified instructors; the College directs students not only to the highest level of academic achievement and performance but also to the nourishment of personal and professional growth. We are currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and experienced part-time Medical Assistant instructors to teach in a blended course environment. The blended course environment enables instructors to offer students a greater range of learning avenues. It blends face-to-face interaction such as in-class discussions, active group work, live lectures, and lab work with web-based technologies such as discussion boards, open forums, and utilizing a learning management system. This allows us to offer a more active learning and flexible scheduling for the students while maintaining the value of a face-to-face learning environment. Our Faculty has the commitment and drive to help students achieve their dreams. Do you belong on our team? This position reports to the Program Manager. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in student retention efforts. Adjunct Instructors are expected to remind students of missed assignments encourage and maintain participation of all students on your roster, and promptly identify and assist “at risk” students, referring these students for appropriate assistance.
• Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
• Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
• Process course end grades according to policy.
• Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final grades for all students in a timely manner.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
• Substitute in classes when necessary.
• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with the Program Manager regarding such activity.
• Submit in writing the current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the Program Manager.
• Monitor all equipment and supply inventory in locked facilities.
• Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from the administrative office when needed.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Communicate with the Program Manager on all issues related to students.
• Maintain professional expertise (faculty development) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in the professional field, reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
• Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
• Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
• Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc.) as assigned based on expertise or campus needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Certification as a Medical Assistant AND
• Two (2) years experience in the field.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in a blended teaching environment is preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION:

• Part-Time Adjunct Instructors.
• Paid by the 5-week course taught - $1,250.00.
• Teaching 2 times a week for 10-12 hours for 5 weeks Monday-Thursday.
• Training stipend provided.

This is a part-time (adjunct) position and we are seeking instructors that can accommodate and teach the day or evening classes. Day - (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday). Evening - (6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday). We are committed to diversity. Charter College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE). Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.

Schedule:

• 4-hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Monday to Thursday.
• Evening shift.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required).

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required).

Work Location: In person. About Charter College:

Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that emphasizes a new direction for continuing education. Charter College is not a liberal arts college, university, or a vocational school. Instead, Charter College takes the best elements from each of these respected educational institutions to create a unique and innovative experience that meets our students' needs. We offer career training programs in the growing fields of healthcare, business, legal, criminal justice, information technology and select trade careers. We strive to provide our students with a career-focused education that is both relevant in today's workspace and cutting-edge in technology and focus.