Faculty Part-Time - Medical Assisting Instructor

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

Position Title Faculty Part-Time - Medical Assisting Instructor
Position Type Faculty
Department Allied Health
FLSA
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track
Grade .
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
Union/Non Union
Job Description Summary
Under the supervision of the Academic Coordinator/Program Director responsible for teaching courses in the Administrative and or Clinical areas of medical assisting. As a medical assisting instructor, the candidate will teach classes in the medical assisting curriculum based on College, program, and course objectives and guidelines. Candidate must have two (2) years of current experience working as a certified or registered Medical Assistant, and knowledge of the clinical and administrative aspects of curriculum. Prior teaching experience preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Associates degree required.
  2. Recent two (2) full-time years working as a certified or registered Medical Assistant.
  3. Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), (RMA) Registered Medical Assistant, NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), CMAC (AMCA) or higher certification such as RN, PA.
Criteria
CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.

  • Medical and surgical asepsis principles and procedures.
  • Ability to perform patient vital signs collection.
  • Perform EKG.
  • Venipuncture and Specimen Collection.
  • Basic Patient Intake.
  • Pharmacology and other related medical skill classes.
  • Administrative medical assisting.
  • Physician office Billing and Coding.
  • Instructors will be required to complete all class forms and documentation related to the course and all documentation required by the college.
Job Requirements
  1. Degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Unofficial transcripts must accompany the application for teaching positions. Before an applicant can be recommended for hire, he/she must have an unofficial transcript on file with the College. Official transcripts of academic work required upon an offer of employment.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
  4. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
Is Background Check Required? Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus? Yes
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ14311/12
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Background Check Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu.

Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)
    • Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
    • Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
    • One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
    • Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • None of the above
  2. * Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), (RMA) Registered Medical Assistant, NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), CMAC (AMCA) or higher certification such as RN, PA.
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Min Qual: Do you have teaching experience at the high school or college level, in the area of concentration, or significant professional experience relevant to teaching area?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have two full-time years working as a certified or registered Medical Assistant?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Briefly describe your experience referenced in the previous question. Do not enter "See Resume"

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HERC
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • Indeed
    • Personal Referral
    • PGCC Website
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
    • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • The Washington Post
    • Other: Please indicate below
    • Educause
  7. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected "Other" please indicate source:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Letter of Recommendation 3
  5. Curriculum Vitae
  6. Certifications - See Minimum Qualifications for type
  7. Other