Adjunct-Medical Assisting

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Instructing effectively assigned courses in Medical Assisting theory and skills, as well as related subjects, such as Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology.
*Organizing and providing educational experiences leading to student success, instructing assigned classes, and promoting the Medical Assisting profession.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

.Certification as a Medical Assistant;
*A minimum of at least two (2) years proven experience in a physician's office;
*An Associate's degree in a related health field or extensive experiential work history;
*Current knowledge and technical and computer skills relating to the class to be taught;
*Knowledge of instructional techniques;
*Proven ability to work well with others;
*All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Prepare course materials, class lectures, tests and or quizzes.
2.Evaluate student progress through examinations and observations of performance
3.Actively support student success through individual counseling and advising.
4.Support student professional development through appropriate organizations.
5.Teach online as well as traditional classes.
6.Participate in department, division and college adjunct faculty meetings.
7.Maintain an active program of professional development related to individual, professional, institutional needs.
8.Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. This position also requires the ability to transport class materials to specified classroom; the ability to communicate effectively to students, manual dexterity to operate equipment specific to course taught as well AV aids and standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.