Medical Assistants

Job DescriptionJob Description About The JobFortis Institute in Towson, MD is seeking an experienced, initiative-taking Medical Assisting & Billing and Coding Instructors to join our education team. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.Fortis Institute provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth. Job DescriptionWe are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach Medical Assisting & Billing & Coding. This is a part-time, professional position reporting directly to the Program Chair. The primary responsibility will be to teach Pharm Tech Medical Assisting and, or

Medical Billing & Coding courses ranging from clinical/lab procedures and techniques, medical records and insurance, office procedures, and medical terminology . The typical teaching load is two courses over a 6-week term/mod. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students, assist the program director and participate in department training, meetings, and graduation.LocationFortis Institute-TowsonRequirementsDiploma/Degree in related fieldCertification in Medical Assisting or Medical Billing & CodingAt least three years of experience in related medical fieldExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organized, motivated and results drivenPrior teaching experience preferred\nCompany DescriptionAbout Fortis CollegeFortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.Company DescriptionAbout Fortis College\nFortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.\n