Continuing Education Teacher (Hourly) - CCMA Instructor

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LaGuardia Community College

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Part-Time

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Regular

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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia???s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

The CCMA Instructor will teach the medical assistant training portion of the Medical Assistant Training Program, including the following modules: Medical Terminology, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy, and Clinical Procedures. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program prepares individuals to be competent certified clinical medical assistants through enhanced clinical medical assistant training, including core competencies such as patent-centeredness, communication, teamwork, among others, as well as clinical and administrative skills, and a 200-hour internship. Responsibilities include, but are nto limited to, the following:

• Provide instruction in both theory and skills following the Program curriculum and syllabi for clinical medical assistant;
• Follow NHA guidelines and all College and University policies and procedures;
• Prepare, administer, and grade all examinations and assignments;
• Assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency;
• Supervise lab skills instructors;
• Maintain all appropriate safety and hygiene standards;
• Maintain student grade and attendance records and other data as needed;
• Provide a safe learning environment for students;
• Recommend instructional materials, supplies, and equipment needed for classes;
• Provide students with information regarding Program policies, course requirements, grade determination, testing, GPA, academic and attendance warnings, and assignments;
• Prepare and implement, with the case manager, remediation plans for students who require these.

QUALIFICATIONS

National CCMA certification or higher level of medical licensing (such as MA, MD, DO. RN, etc.)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years??? experience in the medical field
• 2 years teaching experience in healthcare or the sciences
• Knowledge of medical assistant theory, practice, and trends
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent medical assistant skills, especially phlebotomy, EKG, and vital signs
• Availability to work evenings (6pm - 10pm) and some Sundays (9am - 5pm)

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: $50 - $60 per hour.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

December 7th 2023

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

About LaGuardia Community College (CUNY)

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, "Dare To Do More", reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, and our country can become. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

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