Medical Assistant Instructor (Grant-Funded)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant Instructor to teach courses and laboratory skills as assigned. The Medical Assistant Instructor will provide supervision for students in clinical practicum, maintain inventory of clinical supplies and equipment, and work in collaboration with the Program Director for continued program development. This position reports to the Director of Certificate Programs. 

This is a full-time, grant funded position. 

Example of Duties:

• Teach courses as required in the Medical Assistant Certificate program as assigned by the College.
• Teach and evaluate clinical skills for Medical Assistant students in the laboratory setting.
• Teach and evaluate administrative skills for Medical Assistant students in the laboratory setting.
• Maintain records of grades and skill competencies completed by students.
• Prepare laboratory skill equipment setups for skills practice and testing.
• Organize and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Prepare Medical Assistant students for clinical practicum.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with clinical affiliates and perform site visits to supervise, assess, and support student progress. 
• Seek and secure new clinical partnerships to support student practicum placements
• Collaborate with the Medical Assistant Program Director on student progress and continued program development.
• Participate in course and program assessment activities.
• Participate in projects and activities related to the program and college accreditation.
• Participate in college wide activities to promote student enrollment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare field preferred, Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Assistant (MA). 
• National certification in Medical Assisting required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in medical assisting/health field or Registered Nurse.
• College-level teaching experience preferred, community college preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Supplemental Information:

• Position is onsite at the Passaic Campus

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $55,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disability  providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)

 

Vacation

Sick

Personal

Floating Holiday

Administrators

154 hours

105 hours 

28 hours

14 hours

 

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Program  provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.