Temporary, Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor

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Merritt College
Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. With a comprehensive day and evening program of transfer, technical, occupational and basic skills education, the College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Located on a 125-acre site in the hills of East Oakland, Merritt College combines modern, spacious facilities with a spectacular view of the entire Bay Area. An integral part of a large, busy urban community, the location provides a sense of tranquility and peace.

Job Title: Temporary, Part-Time Medical Assisting Instructor

Time Base: Temporary, as Needed

Compensation: Ranges from $74.53 - $124.41/hour. Salary placement based on education, experience and other provisions outlined in the District's agreement with the Peralta Federation of Teachers.

Position Type: Department

City: Oakland

State: CA

The Medical Assisting Program is committed to the provision of educational training that enables students to attain knowledge and develop competent, safe skills for entry-level positions in the medical field. The program provides a balanced clinical and administrative curriculum delivered through comprehensive lectures, laboratory courses, and clinical experiences in local community health care facilities.

Merritt College currently offers two certificate programs in Medical Assisting:
Clinical and Administrative, as well as a Health Navigator Certificate program. All certificate programs can be completed in one year and prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for obtaining work in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant. Graduates are prepared to work with physicians and other team members and facilitate office visits for patients to be seen by the healthcare provider.

Under the direction of the Medical Doctor, graduates assist with procedures and health education to support clients’ health and disease management.

The Medical Assisting Instructor will have primary responsibilities for lecture and laboratory in our Medical Assisting program, such as Intro to Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Disorders of the Body Systems in Primary Care, CPR and First Aid for Allied Health Programs, Communication Skills for the Healthcare Professional, and Administrative or Clinical Medical Assisting. The assignment may also include other courses in the discipline as needed, including newly developed courses, as well as courses for the Health Navigator Program and Health Occupations.

The teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment.

Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.

Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.

Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submit them according to published deadlines.

Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly return them to students.

Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.

Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching-learning techniques and materials.

Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revise courses in the discipline.

The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

Teaching, preparation, maintenance of office hours, student advising, and maintenance of student records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures.

Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation, revision, and selecting instructional materials, working with administrators and faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program.

Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty evaluations, staff meetings, and governance.

Engaging in professional growth activities to stay current in discipline and teaching methods.

Performing outreach activities with industry and education partners to design and implement…