Medical Assistant Program Coordinator/Instructor

The Medical Assistant Training Program is a new joint program of Briya Public Charter School and Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, Inc. Students will complete clinical rotations and their externship at various Mary's Center clinical sites. The program will open in Fall 2013 with 10-15 students as part of the pilot year. It will grow to 30 students by Fall 2014. Classes will be taught in the evenings from September 2013 – June 2014. For more information, please visit www.briya.org.

This position is available on a part-time or full-time basis. An ideal candidate would be available for program coordination, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. Candidates who can fulfill only one of these primary roles may be considered for part-time employment.

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all listed responsibilities may be carried out, depending on operational needs.

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Medical Assistant Program Coordinator Functions: The Medical Assistant Program Coordinator will be responsible for academic, programmatic, and administrative coordination of the new Medical Assistant Training Program.

1. Manage the accreditation application process. Track and evaluate Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)accreditation annual report thresholds, including: retention, job placement, graduate satisfaction, employer satisfaction, and student certification.
2. Facilitate curriculum development. Ensure curriculum follows accreditation guidelines set by the CAAHEP. Revise core curriculum plan in accordance with Mary's Center identified needs and accreditation guidelines.
3. Develop lesson plans for medical assistant modules, including: communications, community health, anatomy & physiology, safety practices, health promotion, disease, basic math, medications, infection control, lab medicine, medical business practices, and medical law and ethics.
4. Serve as liaison between Briya and Mary's Center staff. Identify and select key program instructors/guest speakers.
5. Register students for the program. Facilitate testing and interview process. Manage student selection process. Maintain student retention through academic counseling and connection to student social services, as needed.
6. Ensure classroom materials and equipment are provided. Ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment and supplies.
7. Provide support and supervision to Medical Assistant Instructors.
8. Lead master competency skills review sessions.
9. Collect student evaluation data.
10. Organize the CMA exam review course, for students and current Mary's Center medical assistant staff.

Medical Assistant Instructor Functions: The Medical Assistant Instructor will be responsible for providing instruction to Briya students through well-prepared classes, appropriate assignments, evaluation and documentation of student progress, and supporting students' academic success. The Instructor will be involved in curriculum development, revision, and lesson planning. Classroom activities will be designed following principles of popular education, and prepare students to be successful in passing the Certified Medical Assistant exam. Instructors will be hired to teach entire five- week modules or individual lesson plans, depending on their skill sets and availability.

1. Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus. Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
2. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
3. Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
4. Ensure consistent student attendance and report repeat absences to Medical Assistant Program Coordinator.
5. Review and score student homework assignments. Administer weekly quizzes with questions designed in the format of the CMA exam. Prepare and administer final module exam or contribute questions from individual lesson plans to be included in final exam.
6. Provide regular updates to students on their progress. Develop individualized learning plans for students who need remedial academic support.
7. Complete and submit grades, competency skills checklists, and final exam scores to the Medical Assistant Program Coordinator in a timely manner.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork – Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of the team above own interests; Support everyone's efforts to succeed; Work well in multidisciplinary team setting.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focus on solving conflict in cooperative manner instead of blaming; Keep emotions under control; Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Understand cultural and linguistic barriers to education.
• Cost Conscious
• Diversity – Show respect and sensitivity for cultural and educational differences.
• Ethics – Treat people with respect.
• Organizational Support – Follow policies and procedures.
• Professionalism – Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Be consistently at work and on time (Work schedules are pre-determined between the employee and the person(s) to whom he/she reports).
• Dependability – Follow instruction and respond to management direction; Take responsibility for own actions; Commit to long hours of work when necessary to meet the needs of the participants.
• Flexibility - Be flexible with work schedule and willing to participate in weekend and/or evening events as necessary.

Medical Assistant Program Coordinator/Instructor Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or associates degree and relevant work experience
• Preference given for current professional CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)/RMA (Registered Medical Assistant), LPN, LVN, RN, MD, or DO licensure
• Demonstrated ability to teach in ways that are interactive, project-based, and promote self-discovery and critical thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators
• 3-5 years of related practical work/clinical experience, preferably in a community health care center
• Ability to teach classes in English, with preference for instructors who also have Spanish language skills in order to support students
• Superior knowledge in key medical assistant subject areas, including: communications, community health, anatomy & physiology, safety practices, health promotion, disease, basic math, medications, infection control, lab medicine, medical business practices, and medical law and ethics
• Must be knowledgeable in course content, as evidenced by education and/or experience, effective in directing and evaluating student learning and laboratory performance, and be prepared in education theory and techniques
• Prior experience training Medical Assistants or other medical staff
• Two years of work experience as a Medical Assistant or another clinical role
• Knowledge of healthcare industry and awareness of trends
• Strong organizational skills
• Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills