Medical Assistant Instructor

About this role

American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands-on training for careers in the world of business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognizing our single, well-defined teaching mission: reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today’s competitive job market.

As a full-time team member, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)

• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)

• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)

• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)

• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)

• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)

• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)

• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)

• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off

• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age)

• Pet Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

Summary: A Medical Assistant Instructor or Faculty member cultivates the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance, and review in order to ensure the successful academic program and personal development of each student.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Program/Course

• Responsible for comprehensive course instruction within specified program

• Responsible for providing Program Director/Director of Education with active input in course development (i.e., course descriptions, syllabus creation, textbook material, or equipment review).

• Responsible for the creation and revision of daily lesson

• Responsible for continued professional growth by attending in-service training and/or continuing education seminars and to attend faculty meetings.

• Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic

• Student Development

• Responsible for creating a classroom environment which fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development.

• Responsible for keeping DOE apprised of student progress (i.e., academic and attendance), especially in terms of performance trends detrimental to the development of a firm educational foundation (academic advisement and early warning forms).

• Responsible for providing extra help to those students experiencing difficulty in the mastery of course work.

• Responsible for advising students who have minor problems which may be thwarting educational Responsible for referring students whom have major problems to the Program Director/Director of Education.

• Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments within 48 hours to

• Utilize instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available resources in the online

• Responsible to demonstrate utilization of community resources through arranging guest speakers, field trips and class participation in community service events.

• Report damaged, broken, or malfunction equipment immediately to the Program Director/Director of Education.

• Required to turn in grades within 48 hours of the end of term

• Perform other duties as required by the Program Director/Director of Education.

• Although you will be provided with most teaching materials, you may be required and are expected if necessary to enhance the curriculum. This can include devising assignments, worksheets, notes, tests and answer keys, and activities.

Compliance:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and, and internal policies and procedures.

• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

Medical Assisting Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required

• Minimum three years of experience in the field

• Prior teaching experience preferred, but not necessary

• Medical Assisting certification preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This is an on-campus position with occasional remote work.

• Home office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection may be required.

• May require setup of computer equipment, accommodation…