Colorado Mesa University
Technical Instructor of Medical Office Assisting
CMU Tech, Grand Junction, CO · Internship
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About the role
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical assisting and a dedication to teaching and mentoring students.
- Salary: $53,000 Commensurate with education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct both lecture and lab instruction for 15 credit hours per semester and maintain 5 hours of office time per week for student consultation and support
- Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative curriculum that addresses the needs of our diverse student population.
- Advise students, maintain student files and paperwork, including job sheets, registration, and intent to graduate.
- Perform all responsibilities and instructional duties in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as CMU Tech/CMU policies and procedures.
- Ensure the maintenance of appropriate approvals & accreditation, maintain and develop the curriculum in step with industry and state requirements.
- Promote a positive collegiate atmosphere and develop positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Applicant will perform other duties as required.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of 4,000 hours of w ork experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting within the last five years.
Nice to have
- Associate degree or higher in related field
- Evidence of teaching ability and or previous teaching experience in field
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Skills
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply accounting models and mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Other related duties may be assigned.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with several disruptions throughout the day.
- Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.
- Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.
- Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Compensation
- $53,000 Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in medical assisting, utilizing the most current equipment and technology to enhance instruction in clinical and administrative procedures.
- Working knowledge and skill of up-to-date medical assisting principles, methods, and techniques.
- Determine program needs and manage the program budget, including purchasing and cost control, to maintain high-quality educational resources.
- Maintain knowledge of industry-standard medical equipment and demonstrate its functionality in instructional settings.
- Engage successfully with students, healthcare professionals, other educators, and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- $53,000 Commensurate with education and experience.
- Excellent health and retirement
Company info
- ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Medical Assistant Instructor to join our faculty.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
Equal opportunity
- Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.
- To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email.
- You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
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