What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Program Instructor Day/Evening position at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a student-centered Medical Assistant Program Instructor to support our growing Medical Assistant Program. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and possesses strong communication skills.
In this role, you will provide quality academic curriculum, instruction, laboratory, hands-on clinical instruction, and assessments to students enrolled in the UIHC Hospital-based Medical Assistant Certificate Program. Teaching will include both day and evening hours and will take place across various sites and formats (in-person, online, Zoom).
Students will be prepared in a variety of settings, including laboratory environments, clinical settings, and classrooms at the HSSB and Scott Blvd (locations subject to change). The goal is to ensure a challenging learning experience that prepares students for the workforce and / or a pathway to further education.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of future medical assistants, we encourage you to apply!
This position comes with the University of Iowa's generous, full benefit package including double-match retirement, paid vacation, and sick leave, and much more! This position also includes on-site parking as well!
Position Responsibilities :
- Classroom Instruction
- Delivers course work as it applies to the appropriate UIHC MA Program curriculum.
- Utilizes contemporary teaching strategies and practices.
- Hold conferences with students on an as needed basis to provide actionable, individualized feedback on learning activities and assignments.
- Follows and enforces Student Guidelines.
- Maintains classroom.
- Enter the classroom at the designated time with all necessary materials. Class begins and ends at scheduled times and follows scheduled student break times.
- Monitors class retention rates and actively participates to promote student retention to exceed UIHC MA Program standards.
- Outside of Class Time, as needed.
- Review UIHC MA Program curriculum and prepare for class instruction.
- Corrects student assignments and tests and accurately record grades in a timely manner.
- Cooperates with lab schedules, maintains weekly office hour(s) and assists with coverage when needed.
- Completes curriculum training in advance of each module instruction.
- Completion of a minimum of one pre-approved professional development workshop, seminar or course related to the teaching discipline of the instructor every fiscal year.
- Attends formal and informal faculty / staff meetings.
- Informs Program Director immediately of unsatisfactory academic student progress, discipline or attitude problems, and occurrences that warrant discussion.
- Attends and actively participates in instructor meetings.
- Performs related work as required.
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching.
- Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion and expertise for the medical assistant profession and its competencies and skills.
- Utilize technology-based teaching platforms including Zoom; a web-conferencing technology, and Canvas Learning Management System.
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
- Promote student success with a proactive, high-expectations, high-support approach.
- Identify gaps between student needs and existing resources and services; generate creative resolutions.
- Maintain consistent, regular student support activities, through one-on-one check-ins, regular email communication, and office hours.
- Evaluate students based on MAERB core competency requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Keep student records updated according to expected guidelines.
- Be prepared, yet flexible.
- Be empathetic, yet structured.
- Differentiate instruction and support based on student needs.
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
University of Iowa Healthcare-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is : Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
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Benefits Highlights :
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including double retirement match, paid vacation to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at : https : / / hr.uiowa.edu / benefits
Percent of Time : 100%
Pay Grade : 3A https : / / hr.uiowa.edu / pay / plans
Schedule : During class session : Monday - Thursday, Variable hours accomplished between 9 : 00 AM - 9 : 00 PM , with standard hours consisting of 4 / 10- hour shifts completed Monday - Thursday, 10 : 00 AM - 8 : 00 PM, No weekends, No holidays, and no-on call time.
During class off-session : Variable hours completed Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts with hours ranging between 8 : 00 AM - 8 : 00 PM completed within the hours listed. No weekends, No holidays, and no-on call time.
Location : Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Highly Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Jennifer-L-Allen@uiowa.edu .
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
