Position Details:

As a Medical Assistant Instructor, your primary responsibility is to develop and deliver educational programs that train students in the skills and knowledge necessary to become competent medical assistants. You will provide instruction on clinical and administrative duties, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, and professional communication in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development:

• Design and update curriculum content for medical assistant training programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
• Develop lesson plans, presentations, and instructional materials to facilitate effective learning.

• Conduct lectures, demonstrations, and interactive sessions to teach students about medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and pharmacology.
• Use multimedia tools and visual aids to enhance learning experiences.

• Provide hands-on training in clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, administering injections, assisting with minor surgeries, and conducting laboratory tests.
• Supervise and guide students as they practice clinical skills in simulated and real healthcare environments.

• Administer quizzes, exams, and practical assessments to evaluate students' comprehension and proficiency in clinical and administrative skills.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to help students improve their performance.

• Stay updated on current trends, practices, and regulations in the field of medical assisting.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and continuing education programs to enhance teaching effectiveness and maintain proficiency in medical assisting competencies.

• Provide hands-on training in clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, administering injections, assisting with minor surgeries, and conducting laboratory tests.
• Supervise and guide students as they practice clinical skills in simulated and real healthcare environments.

• Instruct students in administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing medical records, billing and coding, and insurance processing.
• Familiarize students with electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical office software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential or equivalent certification required.
• Teaching or training experience in healthcare education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in clinical and administrative procedures relevant to medical assisting.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• Pay is $30 per hour
• Worker’s compensation
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gp

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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