Job description
About JobTrain
JobTrain is a nonprofit organization on the move. We are delivering best in class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.”
Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we now serve those in need of job training or other services that will advance their economic mobility at one of our Bay Area career or training centers. We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.
We are growing, and we need your help!
About the Role
The Medical Assistant Instructor (MAI) will work with a team of fellow instructors who provide training in four vocational areas: healthcare, construction, information technology and culinary arts.
We are looking for a responsible, qualified Instructor, capable of assessing, planning, implementing, instructing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of Medical Assisting. You will be responsible for teaching basic medical assisting procedure, administrative medical assisting, basic financial management, medical practice, and back-office training which includes taking patient vital signs, history taking, dosage calculations, injections, blood draws.
This position is scheduled for Monday – Friday evenings, 27.5 hours to include teaching time and prep time. This job is located in South San Francisco.
Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Update and deliver Medical Assistant curriculum and provide a stimulating environment that encourages participation, interpersonal skills development, and comprehension of concepts.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current related state and federal requirements and modify curriculum accordingly.
- Create and maintain accurate records, schedules, and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.
- Order supplies and updated textbooks needed for class work.
- Evaluate and document trainee progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
- Teach in alignment with JobTrain’s school mission and student learning outcomes, which includes our vocational schooling model where Career Development and Instruction are symbiotic, embedded, and collaborative.
- Maintain professional growth in Medical Assistant expertise, instructional skills, and administrative program changes dictated by state and federal requirements through attendance at appropriate seminars, membership in professional organizations, and by following relative professional publications.
Qualifications
We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also aligned with our values of teamwork, community and leadership and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below.
Experience
- In depth, current / recent experience as a Healthcare Instructor at a Vocational School or as a Medical Assistant or Case Manager in a healthcare setting. Specific experience with electronic medical record programs is required.
- Experience working closely with care facilities, hospitals and clinics, developing solid relationships with healthcare representatives, and connecting graduates to employment and externship opportunities is highly desirable.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience navigating the healthcare industry, particularly establishing new partnerships for externship sites and understanding the MA accreditation process.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills to clearly communicate medical assisting concepts and effectively train clients.
- Strong organization and planning skills with an ability to manage details and maintain schedules.
- Excellent interpersonal communication Must be positive, responsive, and a motivational role model for trainees.
- Strong collaboration skills with an ability to effectively partner with JobTrain staff and external employer.
- Strong computer skills with competence in Microsoft Word, email, web applications and online meeting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to be dependable / reliable.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
- Must be able to travel to different sites as needed, within Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties, including evenings and weekends
Certification
- Proof of COVID vaccination required (subject to applicable law)
JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.
Also, please note:
- Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
- Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
- JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.
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Job Type: Part-time
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