Medical Assistant Mentee Position The purpose of the Medical Assistant Mentee position is for the purpose of learning to achieve the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver a Medical Assistant (MA)

Program:

Develop and deliver engaging and effective lessons in medical assisting, covering a wide range of topics such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their growth and development Facilitate hands-on learning opportunities and clinical experiences for students Stay up-to-date on the latest medical assisting practices and technologies, and incorporate this knowledge into your teaching Advise and mentor students, providing support and guidance as they pursue their careers in medical assisting Collaborate with other faculty members to ensure a high-quality educational experience for all students Contribute to program development and curriculum design, and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities Administrative responsibilities: Coordinate the overall Medical Assistant (MA) program activities for NHS and PHS Exercise leadership in the area of program oversight and curriculum maintenance including overall program budget requests, supplies, equipment, and other classroom needs. Communicate and work collaboratively with CTE Director. Maintain meaningful agreements with local clinical sites; oversee scheduling and assignment of students at such clinical sites. Ensure student compliance records for clinical sites (health & vaccine records, CPR, confidentiality, etc.). Provide oversight, instruction, and management of the clinical lab functions to include: safety; equipment maintenance; upgrades and acquisition; supply inventory management; orientation for students, and guests; Maintain lab calendar and lab usage data/reports; and maintain lab guidelines/policies/procedures. Evaluate student performance; meet regularly and confer with students regarding their progress in the program. Provide academic advisement to MA students. Oversee and participate in local events related to student recruitment and any other activities related to the MA program and community outreach. Plan and schedule activities with the appropriate administrative offices as well as the advisory committee. Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Also functions as the Externship Coordinator. Provide oversight of the practicum experience. Maintain and develop new professional relationships with clinical facilities. Select and approve appropriate practicum sites. Coordinate the assignment/reassignment of students in affiliated clinical facilities. Perform supervisory visits as assigned. Submit student externship requirements to clinical facilities according to site policies, monitor student hours and attendance, and collect and maintain student externship time cards and documents. Ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in the practicum experience. Participate in the development and maintenance of program curriculum and assessment materials related to the externship process. Communicate effectively with students, clinical sites, and faculty. Ensure student compliance with extern policies and procedures.