Adjunct, Medical Assistant

Job Summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks adjunct faculty who can adapt to a variety of teaching situations and who have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes professionalism and multicultural understanding.

The faculty will work in a multi-modal program serving students in scheduled classes and open lab instruction. The instructor will provide instruction in the training courses offered through the Medical Assistant program using a variety of teaching methods and media to meet different learning styles, to prepare students for certification and employment in healthcare settings.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Hands-on instruction of clinical skills related to the role of Medical Assistant.
2. Didactic instruction in scheduled classes and/or hybrid learning environments.
3. Demonstrate clinical competence in all aspects of medical assisting roles.
4. Follow established curriculum and clinical assessments.
5. Supervise student efforts to ensure a high level of patient care and safety.
6. Monitor, evaluate & document student attendance and progress.
7. Project a positive, helpful attitude when students request or require help.
8. Maintain a positive professional working relationship with other program faculty and division staff.
9. Preserve patient and student confidentiality.
10. Advise students on the program requirements and their progress through the courses.
11. Provide an industry viewpoint to the training program so that students will be prepared to enter the workforce.