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Job Title: Full Time Faculty-Medical Assisting Program
Summary: The Full Time Faculty-Medical Assisting member works under the direction of the Program Director. Teaches theory and practical applications using instructional methods and teaching skills in the online classroom. Primary functions include: monitoring student progress throughout courses, setting educational objectives for the students, on-going mentoring and attention to the continued needs of the students, maintaining a satisfactory working relationship with our students, faculty, and staff. Participate in training, preparation, and continuing education in instructional methods and teaching skills. Assist with curriculum review and development as needed. Utilize data to determine programmatic trends related to curriculum, student needs, and programmatic outcomes.
This requires adherence to CHCP’s core values, which are the basic elements of how we go about our work. They are the practices we use every day in everything we do. Our core values are a small set of timeless guiding principles, which we live by and include:
Core Values:
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Innovation: We embrace organizational goals and drive positive change.
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Compassion: We care about our students, their future employers, and the communities that they serve.
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Accountability: We are committed to responsibly upholding and reinforcing our values.
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Respect: We are accepting and considerate of others, regardless of background, abilities, or beliefs.
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Excellence: We execute our goals with passion and purpose and strive for the highest quality in our results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Teaches assigned number of classes using the prescribed courses of study with established texts and/or prescribed instructional materials.
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Responsible and accountable for supervising students in respective course(s) to include proactive and at-risk outreach.
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Conduct synchronous virtual sessions for each course assigned at a minimum of once weekly.
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Review, develop, and implement curriculum as needed in assigned courses.
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Work collaboratively with Program Director to utilize data in analysis of curriculum, student, and programmatic trends.
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Attend monthly faculty meetings and all mandatory CHCP events.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements
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Ability to communicate and impart knowledge to others with enthusiasm and confidence.
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Remains current ABHES and TWC competencies and standards for the assigned course(s).
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Performs related work as required.
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Performs additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Classroom management, time management, planning and teamwork skills
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Ability to communicate abstract and concrete concepts to individuals in both written and oral form.
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Ability to quickly establish rapport with students and to maintain positive relationships with students, continuing to promote
and provide opportunities for student success.
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Ability to adapt classroom management and communication styles to engage various personalities inside and outside the
classroom environment.
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Must be comfortable with various computer software programs, including presentation, word processing software and email.
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Must be comfortable utilizing technology in the classroom, including computers, and projectors; always seeking to use technology to enhance the student experience in the classroom.
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Must be able to familiarize self with new technology and approaches as opportunities present themselves.
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Ability to provide potential solutions to problems as well as listen to potential solutions and guide implementation of decided upon strategies, particularly issues dealing with student success, remediation, and tutoring.
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Proficiency in clinical and/or healthcare methodologies, processes, and procedures.
Medical Assisting Skills
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Patient communication and human relations
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Phlebotomy (venous, capillary draws and centrifuge)
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ECG and Peak Flow Monitoring
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Suture removal
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Injections (subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular)
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Obtaining vital signs and measurements (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, pulse oximetry)
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Triage, critical thinking and patient documentation
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Perform point of care testing (HCG, Mono, Strep, Urinalysis, Blood Glucose, Hematocrit)
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Obtain and prepare lab specimens for transport
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Assistance with general and specialized examinations (i.e., gynecological exams)
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CPR (Basic Life Support-Provider)
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Sterile instrument decontamination, wrapping, and sterilization
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Medication Administration (various routes and buffering/reconstitution of medications for injections)
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Aseptic and Sterile Technique (handwashing, decontamination)
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PPE use, maintenance, and disposal
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Safety, Biohazard waste disposal and sharps management
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Mandated reporting of communicable disease
Qualifications:
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Degree or post-secondary education and relative experience to meet state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation requirements.
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Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience with 1-2 years of online teaching experience preferred.
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Current certification, registration, and/or licensure as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Doctor (M.D.)
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Current Basic Life Support Provider-Instructor Certification through the American Heart Association
Competency:
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Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
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Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
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Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
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Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
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Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Skilled in the writing of funding agency proposals.
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Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
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Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
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Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures.
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Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
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Strategic Thinking - Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition.
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Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
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Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
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Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.