Instructional Assistant 2, Medical Assisting [Applicant Pool] - Linn-Benton Community College : Job Details

Posting Number: 0601199-NC Position Type: Classified Pools Position Title: Instructional Assistant 2, Medical Assisting [Applicant Pool] Employment Requirement Not Applicable Division/Department: Medical Assisting Location Healthcare Occupations Center, Lebanon, OR Job Summary:

Sets up Medical Assisting labs and cleans up after labs for instructors, assists instructors with demonstrations, and assists with students during practice and evaluations. Helps maintain supply inventory.

Required Qualifications:

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Education and Experience:

* Position requires certification as a Medical Assistant plus recent experience working in the Medical Assisting field.

Licenses and Certificates:

* Current Certified Medical Assistant

Knowledge and Skills:

* Must have a working knowledge of instructional techniques and skills sufficient to instruct and tutor students on an informal level.

* Considerable technical knowledge in the specific area of Medical Assisting is necessary.

* Requires working knowledge of safety practices, and proper operation and techniques for use of equipment in the industry.

* Strong communication skills required in order to interact with and assist students.

Abilities:

* Ability to set up and maintain laboratory and equipment in a safe, clean and functional manner is required.

* Requires the ability to set up student projects which meet the instructional goals of faculty.

* Must be able to instruct students in the use of equipment and supplies and personal protective equipment.

* Must be able to communicate in both formal and informal settings with students, instructors, and other interested parties.

* Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Skills and Abilities:

Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and operate equipment, tools, and instruments in the Medical Assisting field. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate laboratory equipment. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and operate lab equipment. Thirty percent or more of the time duties require standing and some kneeling, stooping or crouching plus lifting of light to medium weight (10-50 pounds) with or without an accommodation.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed indoors with potential exposure to health or safety hazards 25% of the time. Some tasks require special handling due to hazards and contaminants.

Essential Duties:

* Observes students' technical skills for proficiency. Assists theory instructors in development of skills lab curriculum and techniques, administers and proctors quizzes/tests. Monitors and assists with skills demonstrations.

* Provides demonstrations, monitors and assists students practicing a wide variety of medical assisting skills including use of instruments, proper sterilization skills, proper personal protective equipment, etc. Provides for individual instruction and tutoring for students needing to make up labs or needing additional assistance.

* Assembles and maintains necessary equipment for skills labs. Maintains a clean and orderly classroom/lab with supplies stocked for skills labs. Ensures all valuable or dangerous equipment is locked in storage rooms between sessions (i.e., needles, syringes, medications, etc.).

* Checks out to students and ensures return of instruments, equipment, and materials.

* Maintains a specific equipment/inventory storage system master plan and provides Medical Assisting faculty with this information. Provides coordinator with supply list for ordering.

* Assists instructors in maintenance of student records and tracking of skills check off and attendance.

* Participates in divisional activities as assigned by supervisor.

* Communicates regularly with the Medical Assisting department faculty.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicant Instructions:

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* Unofficial Academic Transcript

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration.

Proposed Start Date: Full-time or Part-time Part-time Number of hours/week: Varies Work Schedule: Varies Posting Date: 10/25/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Notes to Applicants:

This is a pooled position, applicants will be reviewed when an opening becomes available.

* As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.

* Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant residing in Oregon at the time work commences.

* LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy.

* LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Salary Grade 16 Salary/Rate

$19.46/hr