What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Program Lab Assistant (Part Time) position at College of Southern Idaho?
Working under the direction of the Medical Assistant Program Director, this position provides assistance to students for the program director and practicum coordinator as needed when they are unavailable to students. This is a part-time position (6-10 hours per week).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instructing (demonstrating and/or coaching) students in various aspects of medical assisting within clinical labs.
- Assessing student progress in achieving theory and performance requirements of the program (skills validation), in collaboration with the program manager to ensure Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) standards are met:
MAERB Core Curriculum to be demonstrated and/or evaluated by this faculty member:
Content Areas
Psychomotor Competencies
Affective Competencies
Anatomy and Physiology
Applied Math
Infection Control
Effective Communication
Legal Implications
Ethical Considerations
Proactive Practices
Qualifications / Skills:
- Knowledgeable in medical assisting course content by virtue of education and/or work experience.
- Effective in directing student learning with laboratory performance by virtue of education and/or work experience.
- Enjoy working with a variety of students from various backgrounds, ages, and education levels.
- Positive attitude with ability to work well with other instructors and program manager.
- Professional communication skills.
- Willing to take classes to improve teaching and interpersonal skills.
- Willing to travel as necessary.
- Excellent computer skills.
The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.
