Adjunct Computer and Math Instructor – Raleigh, NC – posted 4/29/2021

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Allied Computer and Math Instructor

Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Industry: Education

Occupational Category: 25-1021.00 – Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Hours: Part-time, Day

Description: Gwinnett College seeks adjunct instructors to teach in our medical assisting and medical office administration programs to teach Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and College Keyboarding. The position is to teach students at the diploma and associate degree levels. At present, most courses are taught in a hybrid fashion where students are not on campus for the entirety of their courses. Instructors are expected to teach courses from campus. The position is and ongoing part-time position.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal.
  • Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.
  • Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.
  • Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.
  • Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability as part of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the Instructor’s help and the Instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance for students experiencing difficulty.
  • Maintains “ownership”of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.
  • Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate student involvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into consideration different learning styles.
  • Provides each student with a course syllabus that includes course objectives that include student learning outcomes, learning activities to achieve those objectives, methods of evaluation and attendance requirements at the beginning of the course. The Instructor will review the syllabus in its entirety and address any student questions regarding the information communicated.
  • Relates to students in a fair, courteous and professional manner. Encourages students to maintain professional/appropriate dress and behavior in accordance with Gwinnett’s Student Code of Conduct Policy.
  • Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.
  • Actively participates in the evaluation of program/course materials to include recommendations for course revisions, selection of textbooks and other teaching aids, and development of curricula as needed.
  • Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.
  • Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroom technologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, such as external development opportunities, in-service activities, membership in professional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals, incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment.
  • Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.
  • Maintains a safe learning environment by ensuring that students and staff use supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and clean up after completing class.
  • Completes reports as required by Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a “team player”appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.
  • Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience using Windows and Microsoft Office in a professional environment.
  • Associate degree in an allied health field

Experience requirements:

  • Teaching experience preferred.

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Comfortable in the use of classroom technology
  • Can motivate students toward the goal of graduation.
  • Attention to detail, sense of urgency and passion for making a difference in the lives of others
  • Able to work independently, yet within a strong team environment
  • Able to work a flexible schedule

Qualifications:

  • Passionately committed to customer service
  • Strong affinity for connecting with and understanding the needs of others
  • Motivating and inspiring
  • Positive and approachable
  • Freely acknowledges and appreciates effort
  • Flexibility and the ability to multitask
  • Effective listening and communication skills
  • Classroom management
  • Open and inclusive of others’ input
  • Ability to translate theory into practice
  • Strong planning and organization skills
  • Results/Metrics-Driven

What are the 6 Vital Signs? A Medical Assisting Guide

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Interested in becoming a medical assistant and want to know more about vital signs? Vital signs are important for the early diagnosis of disorders and diseases. Vitals are also used to determine the correct medication and dosage for each patient. The vital signs a medical assistant administers during a patient visit include blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, height and weight.

The first time a patient visits a doctor, the medical assistant takes their vitals. This is to establish a baseline. Vitals are also taken after specific procedures, to check for disorders like heart disease and when the individual is taking medication. Also every time the patient visits the doctor, vital signs are taken to reveal any trends in the health of the patient.

Vital Sign #1: Blood Pressure

The force the blood places against the arteries is called blood pressure. Blood pressure is taken by placing a cuff around the arm. A pump inflates the cuff to cut off circulation. The cuff is then gradually deflated by a valve to determine blood pressure.

There are two numbers displayed when blood pressure is measured. The pressure in the arteries when blood is pumped throughout the body is the higher number. Artery pressure when the body is resting is the lower number. If the numbers are too high, it is much harder for the arteries to resist the blood flow. A normal blood pressure depends on the person, age and lifestyle but will be approximately 120/80.

When blood pressure is abnormal, it is a sign there is an underlying issue such as heart disease. This can result in a medical emergency including a stroke. Consistently monitoring blood pressure is important because the physician can determine if medical treatment is necessary or if the person needs to make changes in their lifestyle.

Vital Sign #2: Body Temperature

A patient’s temperature can be taken under the tongue or through the armpit, anus or ear by using a thermometer. The temperature is displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

When the body temperature is irregular, it is often a sign of infection. Even if the individual is feeling good, body temperature can detect an infection before it spreads. When the body temperature fluctuates, it is an indication there may be a medical issue. When normal, the ideal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit, it is considered normal. Body temperature is affected by the surrounding temperature and the weight, gender and age of the person.

Body temperature is adjusted by a section of the brain called the hypothalamus. If there is a virus within the body, a signal is sent to this part of the brain by the immune system to increase the temperature of the body so the infection can be weakened. When the body is fighting a virus, the early signs include clamminess and sweating. Monitoring the body temperature enables preventative measures to be taken to detect and prevent any potentially serious issues from spreading.

Vital Sign #3: Heart Rate

The rate at which the heart beats is called a pulse. The most common way for a medical assistant to check heart rate is by placing the middle and pointer fingers on the inside of the wrist below the thumb. Other places on the body to measure heart rate include the neck and on the base of the foot. The number of beats is counted for 15 seconds. This number is multiplied by four to determine the heart rate.

The heart rate is a good indication of the emotional wellbeing, fitness level and heart health of every patient. The heart rate shows the physician the number of times the heart beats every minute. When the body is at rest, a healthy heart rate is 60 to 100 beats every minute. The heart rate can be tracked through the use of monitoring devices to determine the patient’s average heart rate. There is a wide range of causes for fluctuations of the heart rate including:

  • Chronic stress
  • Age
  • Medications
  • Dehydration
  • Smoking
  • Excess caffeine
  • Air temperature
  • Inactivity
  • Emotions

When a physician is aware a patient has a high heart rate, steps can be taken to help ensure the heart remains healthy. This can decrease the risk of numerous medical issues including cardiovascular disease.

Vital Sign #4: Respiration

The respiratory rate is the number of times a person breathes per minute. To determine the rate, the number of breaths taken for one minute is counted according to how many times the chest rises.

Monitoring respiration is important for the detection of early signs of allergies or respiratory illness. A common cause of increased respiration levels is an infection. When respirations levels are tracked consistently, an illness can be detected before the entire body becomes infected. This enables the physician to prescribe treatment before the illness becomes advanced.

Vital Signs #5 & #6:  Height and Weight

A medical assistant will use a stadiometer to measure a patient’s height. A stadiometer is a device attached to a wall similar to a ruler. A sliding piece is adjusted to rest on top of the head to determine the height. Numerous types of scales are used to record body weight.

Weight and height are two of the best means of evaluating the overall health of a patient. When there are abnormal changes in weight and height it is a strong indication there is a medical issue. A fluctuation in height is a symptom of bone loss. This increases the risk of osteoporosis as the person ages.

There are many issues associated with a change in weight. This includes everything from poor lifestyle habits to underlying medical issues such as thyroid disease. A medical assistant checks weight and height and understands the average for the gender and age of the patient. This helps the patient improve their overall wellbeing by making healthy changes in their lifestyle.

What Disorders and Diseases Can be Detected Through Vital Signs?

Each vital sign can help detect any medical issues the patient is experiencing. Fluctuations in any vital sign can be a symptom of a serious medical condition.

Body Temperature

Numerous issues can be detected through fluctuations in body temperature. The doctor can determine if the medication is effective through body temperature. Hypothermia is an extremely low body temperature triggered by exposure to extreme cold. Whereas the opposite, hyperthermia is an extremely high body temperature triggered by exposure to extreme heat.

When the body temperature is extremely high or low, it is an indication the body may be in distress. A physician can use the medical history of the patient to determine if there is a reason to be concerned or if the issue can be resolved using a standard treatment.

Heart Rate

There are often fluctuations in heart rate due to illness, exercise, emotions and injury. Heart rate can also be impacted by athleticism, gender and age. Changes in heart rate are common as the patient ages. When the changes are either unexpected or too excessive, it is an indication a medical issue such as a heart condition. There are a variety of conditions determined by heart rate including:

  • Over or under-active thyroid
  • Excessive caffeine
  • Over hydration or dehydration
  • High-stress levels

If the patient does not receive enough exercise, their heart rate is unable to decrease to a normal beat as quickly as normal after intense activity. Also, heart rate can be affected by new or changed medication.

Respiration Rate

A change in respiration rate that is abnormal can indicate an underlying condition requiring treatment. An increased respiratory rate is caused by many factors. Respiratory rates can increase due to asthma attacks. Even if the increase is very small, it can be an indication of a worsening condition. When a person has a fever, their breathing often becomes quicker in an attempt to lose body heat. Rapid breathing can be triggered by dehydration. Infections including pneumonia and flu can also lead to rapid breathing. When the respiration rate decreases, it can indicate an issue. The potential causes include:

  • Medications
  • Illegal or prescribed narcotics
  • Alcohol use

Sleep apnea often causes the individual to stop breathing during the night. This can include episodes of elevated and decreased breathing.

High Blood Pressure

The diagnosis of high blood pressure is called hypertension. This condition often goes unnoticed. This is because the individual does not usually have any symptoms. If not diagnosed and treated, high blood pressure can lead to numerous common medical issues including:

  • Stroke
  • Aneurysm
  • Issues with understanding or memory
  • Heart failure or heart attack

Low blood pressure is not nearly as common of a condition as high blood pressure. Under normal circumstances, a person is healthier if their blood pressure is lower. There are no guidelines currently suggesting a person’s blood pressure can be too low. If blood pressure is consistently low due and accompanied by any of the following symptoms the situation is considered high-risk. Low blood pressure can result in:

  • Lightheadedness or dizziness
  • Depression
  • Unusual thirst or dehydration
  • Issues with concentration
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue
  • Shallow or rapid breathing
  • Fainting
  • Pale, clammy or cold skin
  • Nausea

There are two significant blood pressure numbers, systolic and diastolic. Systolic is generally considered the more significant number by doctors. This is because an abnormal systolic reading is often an indication the patient is at a high risk of cardiovascular disease. If the patient is above the age of 50, this risk increases.

Final Thoughts

Vital signs are a portal into a patient’s health. As a medical assistant, you have the responsibility of taking vital signs at the beginning of every patient visit so the physician can understand the trends and make better diagnoses. Early detection can save lives. This is the awesome responsibility of every medial assistant. Become a medical assistant and join the front lines on patient health.

Did learning about the different vital signs a medical assistant takes interest you? Gwinnett Colleges & Institute offers medical assisting courses to gain essential skills and training. The core curriculum focuses on the medical assisting skills and training you will need to seek entry-level employment in physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical settings needing the services of associates trained in both front and back office medical assisting skills. These medical assisting courses will be the first step in starting a rewarding career.

Contact us to learn more about how you can become a medical assistant today.

Adjunct Medical Assistant Instructor – Raleigh, NC – posted 4/20/2021

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Job Description

Allied Health Instructor

Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Industry: Education

Occupational Category: 31-9092.00 Medical Assistants; 43-3021.02 Medical Billing

Hours: Part-time

Description: Gwinnett College seeks adjunct instructors to teach in our medical assisting and medical billing and coding programs. The position is to teach students at the diploma and associate degree levels. At present, most courses are taught in a hybrid fashion where students are not on campus for the entirety of their courses. Instructors are expected to teach courses from campus.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal.
  • Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.
  • Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.
  • Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.
  • Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability as part of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the Instructor’s help and the Instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance for students experiencing difficulty.
  • Maintains “ownership”of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.
  • Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate student involvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into consideration different learning styles.
  • Provides each student with a course syllabus that includes course objectives that include student learning outcomes, learning activities to achieve those objectives, methods of evaluation and attendance requirements at the beginning of the course. The Instructor will review the syllabus in its entirety and address any student questions regarding the information communicated.
  • Relates to students in a fair, courteous and professional manner. Encourages students to maintain professional/appropriate dress and behavior in accordance with Gwinnett’s Student Code of Conduct Policy.
  • Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.
  • Actively participates in the evaluation of program/course materials to include recommendations for course revisions, selection of textbooks and other teaching aids, and development of curricula as needed.
  • Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.
  • Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroom technologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, such as external development opportunities, in-service activities, membership in professional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals, incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment.
  • Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.
  • Maintains a safe learning environment by ensuring that students and staff use supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and clean up after completing class.
  • Completes reports as required by Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a “team player”appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.
  • Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a medical assistant, medical biller/medical coder, or similar.
  • Associate degree in an allied health field

Experience requirements:

  • 5 years in allied health required.
  • Teaching experience preferred.

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Comfortable in the use of classroom technology
  • Can motivate students toward the goal of graduation.
  • Attention to detail, sense of urgency and passion for making a difference in the lives of others
  • Able to work independently, yet within a strong team environment
  • Able to work a flexible schedule

Qualifications:

  • Passionately committed to customer service
  • Strong affinity for connecting with and understanding the needs of others
  • Motivating and inspiring
  • Positive and approachable
  • Freely acknowledges and appreciates effort
  • Flexibility and the ability to multitask
  • Effective listening and communication skills
  • Classroom management
  • Open and inclusive of others’ input
  • Ability to translate theory into practice
  • Strong planning and organization skills
  • Results/Metrics-Driven

Job Type: Part-time

Part-time Bookkeeper – Raleigh, NC – posted 4/20/2021

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Job Description

Allied Health Instructor

Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Industry: Education

Occupational Category: 43-3031.00 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Accounting Clerks

Hours: Part-time

Pay depends on experience.

POSITION SCOPE:

The Part-time Evening Receptionist/Bookkeeper is responsible for covering the front desk in the evenings, answering phones, assisting students, the collections, billing, processing, tracking and reconciliation of all monetary cash funds received from or on behalf of a student. The Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring that all funds are administered in compliance with Federal, State, Institutional and Accreditation Guidelines.

REPORTS DIRECT TO:Campus Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate degree required preferred (equivalent experience will be considered)
  • Computer experience using MS Office Suite required
  • Accounting/Finance Skills required
  • Collection and billing experience required
  • Financial Aid experience preferred
  • Customer service background preferred

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Performs as a Campus/Campus Support professional in creating and delivering unique, memorable, extraordinary and personal student experiences.
  • Model the Company’s cultural values and stand on a daily basis.
  • Flexible and positive in adapting to job or business changes as a team member.
  • Manage daily student cash collection efforts.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly billing statements for students.
  • Provide excellent and considerate customer service to students enhancing collection efforts.
  • Manage student issues and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
  • Review and monitor student credit balances weekly.
  • Schedule student stipends.
  • Assist in managing the bookstore functionality and inventory.
  • Perform a weekly reconciliation of all campus bank deposit reports or student payment receipts.
  • Post tuition and fees to student ledger cards at the start of each course.
  • Train new Department Assistants as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation of all month-end reconciliations.
  • Attend weekly accountability calls with the Home Office.
  • Meet quarterly Receivables Goals.
  • Code vendor invoicing.
  • Assist in quarterly Business Office in-service training.
  • Provide a positive image and attitude toward operational objectives.
  • Adhere to deadlines for projects, activities and reports.
  • Maintain positive, team player relations with all campus associates.
  • Complete special projects as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Demonstrate ability to interact with students.
  • Maintains appropriate recordkeeping as required under company policies.
  • Develops and maintains beneficial relations with business partner vendors.
  • Maintain professional atmosphere, including dressing in business attire (shirt and tie for gentlemen)
  • Holds business partners accountable for quality services delivery.

CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

  • Statistical Expertise
  • Analytical
  • Customer Service Oriented
  • Attention to Detail
  • Results Oriented
  • Microsoft Suite Knowledge

PERFORMANCE METRICS CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

  • Student Monetary Cash Collections
  • Student Account Aging
  • Associates’ Turnover
  • Timeliness in Filling Openings
  • Accuracy of Data Input.

ASSOCIATE UNDERSTANDING:

  • The Bookkeeper position is a part time position working the hours required to meet job expectations.
  • Employment with Gwinnett is “at will”and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice.
  • Scheduled and unscheduled performance reviews are given according to Company policies and at least annually.
  • Light travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Gwinnett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company makes all selection and other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants or associates with physical or mental disabilities in accordance with applicable law(s). If an accommodation is required to apply for employment, or to perform the essential job functions of a position you seek, please contact Campus Director so appropriate arrangements can be made.

NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION CREATES AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OR IN ANY WAY ALTERS THE ASSOCIATE’S STATUS AS AN ASSOCIATE AT-WILL.

Job Type: Part-time

What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do?

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Interested in joining the medical team but don’t want to be front and center with patients? If you still want to be on the front lines helping patients but not ready to care for patients directly, you may be interested in working in medical administration. You get the rewarding feeling of helping others while being the unsung hero of the back office. So, what does a medical office assistant do, you ask?

What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do?

The medical office assistant is an integral part of the medical staff. They are the behind-the-scenes heroes that keep a medical practice running smoothly. The medical office assistant supports the doctors, nurses and medical assistants with the day-to-day administrative duties so that they can care for more patients. Without the medical office assistant, doctors would have to manage their own schedules and nurses would need to answer phones. Patients would not get the quality of care they deserve.

Creating Schedules

Part of a medical office assistant’s duties is to create and manage schedules. The doctors need to keep a steady stream of patients moving in and out of multiple exam rooms, allowing them to help as many patients as they can. The medical office assistant must build schedules that take resources into consideration like EKG machines and other medical equipment that is in limited supply. The medical office assistant must also keep a patient’s wait to a minimum, while keeping sick patients from well patients and managing cancellations all at the same time.

Answering Phones

Patients, vendors, and other doctors call during normal business hours and it is up to the medical office assistant to route the calls to the proper place. They must understand the proper phone protocol in their medical facility. Whether they should take a message, forward a call to a doctor or manage the call themselves, the medical office assistant must perform phone triage to take care of the emergencies and prioritize callers.

Medical Billing and Coding

The medical office assistant will help with medical billing and coding. They will learn proper coding procedure during a medical office administration program so they can manage insurance billing and claims for patients. Each protocol has different uses, and the medical office assistant must decern between them to get claims paid and keep the medical facility’s cash flow positive.

Light Bookkeeping

A medical office assistant will have light bookkeeping duties within a medical facility. Although an accountant will manage the taxes, the medical office assistant may be responsible for payroll, vendor payments, patient billing and cash deposits. These duties are fully explained during a medical office administration program. This program will familiarize students with QuickBooks and other medical software interfaces, so they are ready to work on day one.

Additional Administrative Duties

Some of the other administrative duties that a medical office assistant will be responsible for include arranging staff meetings, handling mail, preparing memos, and maintaining electronic filing systems. All of these administrative tasks must be kept confidentiality because all medical office personnel are responsible to adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Confidentiality

An important part of the job of a medical office assistant is to adhere to HIPAA guidelines. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 requires that patient information be kept confidential and that authorized medical staff only allow the information to be disclosed with the patient’s consent. This law must be adhered to during phone calls, talking with family and when passing personal information between medical facilities. Breaking this law can cause the practice hefty fines and the medical office assistant’s early release.

What are the Skills a Medical Office Assistant Needs to Succeed?

A medical office assistant needs a specific set of skills to be successful. Many of these skills are honed during a medical office administration program at a vocational school. These skills include working with computers, proper communication, time management, organizational skills, problem solving and teamwork. Mastering this skill set will prepare medical office assistants to hit the ground running on day one of their new career.

Skill #1: Computer Skills

Most of the work that a medical office assistant will do involves computers. Whether it is managing electronic medical records, using QuickBooks to perform light bookkeeping or using insurance portals that allow the processing of claims, the medical office assistant must be comfortable learning new software interfaces and mastering traditional computer software like the Microsoft Office Suite. These computer skills allow a medical office assistant to type memos, create reports, enter data into electronic systems and do all the many tasks that they will complete at a medical facility.

Skill #2: Communication

A medical office assistant spends time talking with patients, medical assistants, doctors, vendors and others that are pertinent to the everyday tasks performed in a medical facility. Good communication, for a medical office assistant, starts with active listening. The ability to hear what someone is saying before responding, allows the medical office assistant to fully understand what is being said, giving them time to craft a proper response. Communication is also important as it is vital that no errors or misunderstandings result and cause poor outcomes for patients.

Skill #3: Time Management

There are only so many hours in the day, and there is always something else that could be done. A successful medical office assistant can prioritize tasks, so the most important tasks are completed in a timely manner. Emergencies do happen in a medical facility and a medical office assistant must be prepared to set aside their current work for more pressing matters.

Skill #4: Organizational Skills

Running a tight ship is important for the captain of the medical office. The medical office assistant will need to keep the supplies stocked, forms available, phones answered, and insurance claims paid. This takes organizational skills to manage the back office in a medical facility and keep everything running smoothly. Good organizational skills allow the doctors and medical assistants the ability to offer the best care possible for patient outcomes.

Skill #5: Problem Solving

There will be the inevitable problem to solve. A successful medical office assistant will know how to analyze the problem, understand what outcome is intended and pick the solution that best assists all parties involved.

Skill #6: Teamwork

The most important part of a successfully run medical facility is that all staff work as a team. The medical office assistant needs to be a part of the team and manage their tasks accordingly. When someone needs help, the medical office assistant can pitch in so that the patient gets the best possible care. The best part about working in a medical office is that everyone has the same passion for patients and wants to see the patients have good outcomes.

Where Do Medical Office Assistants Work?

There are many different places that a medical office assistant can work after graduation. From physician’s offices to insurance companies, the medical office assistant is in demand.

Physician’s Office

The most common entry-level position for graduates of the medical office administration program is at a physician’s office. Medical office assistants are the backbone of the physician’s office. They manage schedules and medical records, process insurance claims and patient billing and take inventory of supplies around the office. Everybody in the physician’s office function as a team and it is a great environment to work in.

Physician’s offices also have different specialties, and all the different types of doctors need qualified medical office assistants. Whether the office manages dermatology, ophthalmology, or gerontology, the medical office assistant duties are still in demand. At small physician’s offices, the medical office assistant may take on additional responsibilities like greeting patients and sanitizing surfaces. There is always something new to do for a medical office assistant.

Health Clinic

In some areas of the U.S., a community will have a health clinic with multiple doctors that see patients. In this bigger setting a medical office assistant may have specialized duties focusing on one or two aspects of the job. But in a pinch, the medical office assistant can pitch in because they have a well-rounded education from a medical office administration program.

Hospital

Depending on the department of the hospital, the medical office assistant will work with a variety of nurses and physicians and be responsible for different tasks. Hospitals employ more medical office assistant than a physician’s office so everyone must work as a team to offer the best patient outcomes possible.

Medical Labs

Places that manage specimen and run tests will also need the expertise of a medical office assistant. Doctor’s offices still call, records still need data entry and schedules need managing. A medical office assistant is welcome in many different facilities including medical labs.

Insurance Companies

The best part about becoming a medical office assistant is that students are trained to work in a variety of environments. One of those environments is an insurance company. During the medical office assistant program, students learn everything they need to be successful at an insurance company including medical terminology and coding protocols.

Final Thoughts

Being a medical office assistant is a rewarding career, helping others indirectly and supporting the medical staff along the way. Some medical office administration programs offer both diploma and degrees. The degree program will offer a wider variety of responsible and with some experience may garner you an office manager position. Start on your journey as a medical office assistant and join the heroes of the medical industry

Want to learn more about what a medical office assistant does? Gwinnett College offers diploma and degree programs in medical office administration. Both diploma and degree programs include training in office and computer skills, medical office terminology and coding, processing insurance payments, and managing electronic health records (EHRs). The Medical Office Administration diploma program is designed for Gwinnett College students seeking to train for an entry-level career in a medical office assistant environment.

 

Contact us to learn more about how you can become a medical office assistant today.

Admissions Representative – Sandy Springs, GA, posted 3/31/2021

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Admissions Representative

Location:
Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, GA

Industry: Education

Occupational Category:  22-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Description: Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs seeks a full-time Admissions Representative.  The Admissions Representative is responsible for conducting career planning sessions and presenting potential students with the information needed to make well-informed enrollment decisions.   Successful enrollment is accomplished by providing excellent customer service, listening to the needs and career aspirations of potential students, resolving all issues, concerns and questions related to enrollment, following the admissions process, policies and procedures and adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs as a Campus/Campus Support professional in creating and delivering unique, memorable, extraordinary and personal student experiences.
  • Using inquiries furnished through advertising and personally developed leads (PDLs), calls potential students and arranges for them to visit the school.  Follows-up with inquiries to ensure a successful visit.
  • Conducts career planning sessions and presents clear and accurate information on the career, curriculum, and employment opportunities.  Understands each potential student’s career goals, personal and professional interests and recommends programs to fit their goals and interests.   Completes all paperwork for the application/enrollment process, including entering complete and accurate student information into the Lead Management system
  • Evaluates and resolves student questions, issues and problems related to the admissions process and ensures appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Gwinnett, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements.
  • Ensures potential students have all the information needed to make a well informed enrollment decision, including clarification and understanding of the students’ personal, monthly, financial commitment.
  • Collaborates with financial services office to ensure the student’s financial concerns are understood and addressed throughout the entire admissions process.
  • Follow-ups with enrolled students to ensure a successful orientation and educational experience.  Provides extraordinary personal attention to each prospective student to address questions or concerns before and after the first day of class.
  • Completes all necessary admissions paperwork and documents required information in Lead Manager and on activity reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Demonstrates regulatory excellence throughout all steps of the admissions process.  Maintains integrity and confidentiality of student information in all conversations and when processing or accessing student information.
  • Attends all admissions meetings and training sessions.
  • Utilizes effective time management skills in order to make efficient use of work hours.
  • Always conducts self in a professional and positive manner, modeling Gwinnett values at all times.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by manager.

Educational requirements:

  • Completion of Career Training/Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or must be working towards or have relevant experience at a minimum)

Experience requirements:

  • Prior post secondary admission experience preferred.
  • Sales experience required.

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Customer service, consultation or recruiting experience
  • Attention to detail, sense of urgency and passion for making a difference in the lives of others
  • Able to work independently, yet within a strong team environment
  • Able to work a flexible schedule

Qualifications:

  • A passion for education and making a positive difference in the lives of students
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Sense of urgency
  • Customer service oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to resolve breakdowns and overcome obstacles
  • Results oriented

Benefits:

  • Medical, Life, Dental, 401k, Vision

If interested in this position, please email us your resume, along with salary requirements to tdavis@gwinnettcollege.edu in Microsoft Office Word (.DOCX) or Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) formats only!

What is Your Strongest Skill as a Medical Assistant?

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Working in healthcare is rewarding. Being there for those in need and making a difference in their lives is something we all value, we want to contribute to wellness in our communities. But roles in medicine are physically, emotionally and spiritually challenging, so having the right aptitudes and attitudes is helpful for success. If you’re considering becoming a medical assistant, let’s review the skills you’ll need and the one special quality upon which they’re built.

What Are Important Skills to Have as a Medical Assistant and Why?

Anyone can be a medical assistant with the right training. The better question is, do you have the right skills to be happy and successful in the field? A medical assistant needs:

Skill #1: Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the ability to analyze facts and come to logical conclusions. It’s how a medical assistant knows the patient having chest pain needs attention before the person with the sniffles. In a medical setting, things can evolve quickly, the ability to think critically is a skill medical assistants need to evaluate complex situations and prioritize patient needs.

Skill #2: A Strong Work Ethic

Healthcare is fast-paced. Medical assistants rarely have the emergency or on-call responsibilities of doctors and nurses, but as clinical support specialists, their job is just as vital, and when they don’t come to work, it shows.

Employers need staff who are committed to being at work on time and staying focused. Emergencies happen, but when teams work short-handed, patient care suffers, and everyone feels the strain. Reliability and a strong work ethic are among the most valued qualities in a medical assistant.

Skill #3: Active Listening

Active listening is the art of focusing on a conversation, so you understand what’s being said between the lines. It requires limiting distractions, being attentive, clarifying statements, evaluating body language and offering feedback, so you hear what patients or colleagues mean and not just what they say.

Nothing is more important in healthcare than making patients feel like they’re the center of attention. Active listening builds trust, inspires confidence and establishes the rapport necessary for a therapeutic relationship.

Skill #4: Communication

Medical assistants serve as liaisons between doctors and patients and among staff. Every part of their job requires direct or indirect communication. They’re patients’ go-to resource for clinical information, and they manage most office communication, from taking messages for the doctor to explaining test results. In addition to being good listeners, medical assistants should be confident expressing themselves verbally and in writing, including the use of electronic communication, such as email and text.

Excellent grammar and spelling skills are essential for accurate data entry. For example, the terms “dysphasia,”a language disorder, and “dysphagia,”difficulty swallowing, are pronounced the same despite different meanings. A spelling error when updating records could result in a disastrous medical mistake.

Medical assistants also bridge the communication gap between the front and back offices and the clinical team. Trained in both administrative and clinical responsibilities, they see gaps in knowledge among team members related to expertise and can fill them before they lead to misunderstandings. A front office assistant may not understand, for example, how the data they enter at check-in affects the clinical team. Medical assistants see processes from both sides and can be consensus builders. It’s a critical role.

Skill #5: Comfort with Technology

Healthcare is an advanced field and medical assistants work daily with a broad range of technology. Almost all of the documentation is computerized. From entering data into electronic health records to filing insurance claims, most of a medical assistant’s tasks are computerized so confidence with computers is a must.

Diagnostic equipment, including EKG machines and chemistry analyzers, are computer-based. Even blood pressure devices are now digital and require some degree of technological know-how to use.

Skill #6: Organization

Medical assistants juggle a mountain of clinical and administrative responsibilities, it’s challenging but manageable with good organizational skills and the ability to shift gears when priorities change. Busy days in a hospital or private practice always hold surprises but being prepared for them minimizes their impact and keeps the job from becoming overwhelming.

Skill #7: Customer Service

Patients cite customer service issues as a top concern when seeing their doctor, they pay for services and want to work with attentive professionals who will meet their expectations.

As ambassadors of first impressions, medical assistants play an important role in managing customer satisfaction by setting the stage for a positive experience. A warm greeting and welcoming smile inspire a patient’s confidence in their care. Being aloof or disengaged makes them feel like an afterthought.

Treating patients with the professionalism they deserve enhances the doctor-patient relationship. It’s essential for quality care and the practice’s bottom line.

Skill #8: Discretion

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, regulates how patients’ private medical data is shared, defining who can access information and for what purpose. Unless it’s a medical emergency, private health details can never be shared without the patient’s informed consent. Violations may result in hefty financial penalties for employers and job loss for staff. Since a medical assistant’s job requires handling sensitive personal data, discretion is crucial.

Skill #9: Team Spirit

Healthcare is a team sport. Each member has a specific role, but everyone brings something of value to the table whether it’s a skill or a unique insight. Colleagues work closely with each other in trying situations requiring mutual support, so it’s essential for medical assistants to cultivate sound interpersonal relationships with their peers.

It’s not always easy among different personalities and communication styles, but the payoff is worth the effort. Patients benefit when everyone works together, and the workplace is less stressful for everyone.

Skill #10: Empathy

Empathy is a passive emotional response to someone’s situation, imaging yourself in their place so you can better understand their behavior and needs. For example, when a coworker calls out sick for the third day in a row, knowing it’s because they’ve just lost a loved one brings perceptive and understanding to the situation. Empathy is the foundation of compassion.

What Should Be a Medical Assistant’s Strongest Skill?

A medical assistant’s strongest skill should be compassion. More than the sympathy we feel for those who struggle, compassion is the willingness to take action to meet others’ needs and ease their pain. It’s empathy in motion.

Medical assistants work with physically and emotionally vulnerable people who rely on them for support in difficult circumstances. Rationally speaking, it’s what they get paid to do, but without compassion, actions are devoid of emotional meaning, there’s no joy or satisfaction in sharing the suffering of others if you can’t relate to it. True compassion is a rare, shared response from which both the giver and receiver benefit.

Compassion is something we practice daily, for example, when we open a door for someone carrying heavy bags because we know from personal experience that it’s helpful. Or when we take up the slack at work for a colleague whose parent is sick because we recognize their need.

It’s a medical assistant’s role to serve patients and support peers, and the only way to know what they need is to see events through their eyes. A sick patient’s surly behavior could be related to physical discomfort, something that can be eased with medication. Or it could be that they’re missing a child’s wedding because they’re too sick to attend, a problem you can’t solve but can help alleviate with understanding and compassion.

Beneath every diagnosis can lie fear, anxiety and pain. Everyone has a story that illness puts on hold, and it’s a medical assistant’s job to get to know it. Compassion is the basis of everything they do.

Can Compassion Be Learned?

Some people are inherently compassionate, and it’s no surprise that they’re often drawn to the medical field. But it’s difficult to have compassion without empathy, and without knowledge of healthcare, it’s tough to be empathetic.

For example, if you’ve never had an injection and don’t know it can be painful, you’ll struggle to understand a child’s fear of needles. Knowledge is the foundation for compassion in healthcare. The more you learn in a vocational school medical assisting program, the easier it becomes to be compassionate.

How Can Medical Assistants Become More Compassionate?

Compassion is a skill that can be taught and cultivated through experience. Research shows that once someone understands others’ problems, they can better empathize and respond compassionately. As with most skills, however, practice makes perfect, so repetition is the key.

In school, you’ll learn about compassion from seasoned instructors and build on those skills working with patients during off-site clinical experiences. After graduation, each day on the job as a medical assistant brings more opportunities to learn and build relationships with patients that inspire compassionate behavior. Over time, your brain will adapt to newer, more complex ways of thinking, and the response becomes automatic.

Final Thoughts

Medical assistants benefit from having a wide range of diverse skills, so don’t be intimidated if you don’t have them all. No one does, we’re all works in progress. Vocational school training will help you optimize the abilities you have and develop new skills, experience and enthusiasm do the rest.

Ready to start a new job with a medical assistant diploma? Gwinnett Colleges & Institute offers medical assisting courses to gain essential skills and training. The core curriculum focuses on the medical assisting skills and training you will need to seek entry-level employment in physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical settings needing the services of associates trained in both front and back office medical assisting skills. These medical assisting courses will be the first step in starting a rewarding career.

Contact us to learn more about how you can become a medical assistant today.

 

Massage Therapy Instructor – Raleigh, NC – posted 3/17/2021

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Job Description

Massage Therapy Instructor

Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Industry: Education

Occupational Category: Massage Therapists – 31-9011.00

Hours: Part-time, Day

Specific Requirements

  • We are seeking an instructor for our Massage Therapy program. The instructor would be an ongoing part-time/hourly role.
  • Instructor must be able to teach lab classes as well as lecture classes. Courses last six weeks and are on a rotating schedule.
  • 10 years experience in massage therapy preferred, though five years experience is required.
  • Must have active North Carolina Massage license.
  • Prior experience teaching in a post-secondary educational facility is preferred.  Additionally, experience teaching in a hybrid format is a plus. Please email all resumes in PDF or MS Word format to ddilalla@gwinnettcollege.edu .

POSITION SCOPE:

Gwinnett’s educational philosophy is to transform the classroom beyond a traditional learning environment by creating a unique, memorable and personal experience for each student. In support of this philosophy, the Instructor is responsible for educating students in an environment that is “alive”with engagement and active learning. In this student-centric environment, a successful candidate will be a dynamic, charismatic professional with a passion for making a difference. In addition to the ability to effectively translate subject matter expertise, primary responsibilities include understanding and adapting to multiple learning styles and the ability to create a flexible lesson plan to engage students in both traditional and non-traditional learning activities. The Gwinnett Instructor is service-minded and will proactively adapt to individual student needs. The Instructor will coach, mentor and lead students through the class material. A strong affinity for building relationships and understanding the importance of customer service is essential.

REPORTS DIRECT TO:

Campus Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*:

  • Associate’s Degree required and/or professional licensure/certification as deemed appropriate by the school and institutional and/or programmatic accreditation requirements
  • Subject-related work experience preferred
  • Teaching experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills

*Campus requirements may vary depending on state and accreditation requirements.

**Instructors teaching distance education and/or hybrid courses must also demonstrate prior experience, either academic or experiential, in distance education.  Copies of certificates or transcripts may be used to demonstrate academic preparation where job experience and references may be used to demonstration work experience.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

  • Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal.
  • Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.
  • Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.
  • Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.
  • Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability as part of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the Instructor’s help and the Instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance for students experiencing difficulty.
  • Maintains “ownership”of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.
  • Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate student involvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into consideration different learning styles.
  • Provides each student with a course syllabus that includes course objectives that include student learning outcomes, learning activities to achieve those objectives, methods of evaluation and attendance requirements at the beginning of the course. The Instructor will review the syllabus in its entirety and address any student questions regarding the information communicated.
  • Relates to students in a fair, courteous and professional manner. Encourages students to maintain professional/appropriate dress and behavior in accordance with Gwinnett’s Student Code of Conduct Policy.
  • Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.
  • Actively participates in the evaluation of program/course materials to include recommendations for course revisions, selection of textbooks and other teaching aids, and development of curricula as needed.
  • Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.
  • Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroom technologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, such as external development opportunities, in-service activities, membership in professional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals, incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment.
  • Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.
  • Maintains a safe learning environment by ensuring that students and staff use supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and clean up after completing class.
  • Completes reports as required by Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a “team player”appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.
  • Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

  • Passionately committed to customer service
  • Strong affinity for connecting with and understanding the needs of others
  • Motivating and inspiring
  • Positive and approachable
  • Freely acknowledges and appreciates effort
  • Flexibility and the ability to multitask
  • Effective listening and communication skills
  • Classroom management
  • Open and inclusive of others’ input
  • Ability to translate theory into practice
  • Strong planning and organization skills
  • Results/Metrics-Driven

PERFORMANCE METRICS CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

  • Student Retention Rates
  • Classroom Observation Ratings
  • Student Surveys/Feedback

ASSOCIATE UNDERSTANDING:

  • The Instructor is a part-time position working the hours required to meet job expectations.
  • Employment with Gwinnett is “at will”and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice.
  • Scheduled and unscheduled observations and performance reviews are given according to Company policies.
  • Limited travel may be required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Gwinnett is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Company makes all selection and other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  In addition, the Company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants or associates with physical or mental disabilities in accordance with applicable law(s).  If an accommodation is required to apply for employment, or to perform the essential job functions of a position you seek, please contact Campus Support Human Resources so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please email resumes to ddilalla@gwinnettcollege.edu.

Dental Assistant Instructor – Sarasota, FL – posted 3/17/2021

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Job Description

Dental Assistant Instructor

Location:
Lakewood Ranch, FL

Industry: Education

Occupational Category: Dental Assistants – 31-9091.00

Hours: Part-time, Day

Specific Requirements

  • We are seeking an instructor for our Dental Assisting program. The instructor would be an ongoing part-time/hourly role.
  • Instructor must be able to teach lab classes as well as lecture classes. Courses last six weeks and are on a rotating schedule.
  • 10 years experience in dental assisting preferred, though five years experience is required.
  • Prior experience teaching in a post-secondary educational facility is preferred. Additionally, experience teaching in a hybrid format is a plus. Please email all resumes in PDF or MS Word format.

POSITION SCOPE:

Gwinnett’s educational philosophy is to transform the classroom beyond a traditional learning environment by creating a unique, memorable and personal experience for each student. In support of this philosophy, the Instructor is responsible for educating students in an environment that is “alive”with engagement and active learning. In this student-centric environment, a successful candidate will be a dynamic, charismatic professional with a passion for making a difference. In addition to the ability to effectively translate subject matter expertise, primary responsibilities include understanding and adapting to multiple learning styles and the ability to create a flexible lesson plan to engage students in both traditional and non-traditional learning activities. The Gwinnett Instructor is service-minded and will proactively adapt to individual student needs. The Instructor will coach, mentor and lead students through the class material. A strong affinity for building relationships and understanding the importance of customer service is essential.

REPORTS DIRECT TO:

Campus Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*:

  • Associate’s Degree required and/or professional licensure/certification as deemed appropriate by the school and institutional and/or programmatic accreditation requirements
  • Subject-related work experience preferred
  • Teaching experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills

*Campus requirements may vary depending on state and accreditation requirements.

**Instructors teaching distance education and/or hybrid courses must also demonstrate prior experience, either academic or experiential, in distance education. Copies of certificates or transcripts may be used to demonstrate academic preparation where job experience and references may be used to demonstration work experience.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal.
  • Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.
  • Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.
  • Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.
  • Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability as part of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the Instructor’s help and the Instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance for students experiencing difficulty.
  • Maintains “ownership”of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.
  • Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate student involvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into consideration different learning styles.
  • Provides each student with a course syllabus that includes course objectives that include student learning outcomes, learning activities to achieve those objectives, methods of evaluation and attendance requirements at the beginning of the course. The Instructor will review the syllabus in its entirety and address any student questions regarding the information communicated.
  • Relates to students in a fair, courteous and professional manner. Encourages students to maintain professional/appropriate dress and behavior in accordance with Gwinnett’s Student Code of Conduct Policy.
  • Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.
  • Actively participates in the evaluation of program/course materials to include recommendations for course revisions, selection of textbooks and other teaching aids, and development of curricula as needed.
  • Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.
  • Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroom technologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, such as external development opportunities, in-service activities, membership in professional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals, incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment.
  • Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.
  • Maintains a safe learning environment by ensuring that students and staff use supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and clean up after completing class.
  • Completes reports as required by Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a “team player”appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.
  • Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

  • Passionately committed to customer service
  • Strong affinity for connecting with and understanding the needs of others
  • Motivating and inspiring
  • Positive and approachable
  • Freely acknowledges and appreciates effort
  • Flexibility and the ability to multitask
  • Effective listening and communication skills
  • Classroom management
  • Open and inclusive of others’ input
  • Ability to translate theory into practice
  • Strong planning and organization skills
  • Results/Metrics-Driven

PERFORMANCE METRICS CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

  • Student Retention Rates
  • Classroom Observation Ratings
  • Student Surveys/Feedback

ASSOCIATE UNDERSTANDING:

  • The Instructor is a part-time position working the hours required to meet job expectations.
  • Employment with Gwinnett is “at will”and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice.
  • Scheduled and unscheduled observations and performance reviews are given according to Company policies.
  • Limited travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Gwinnett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company makes all selection and other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants or associates with physical or mental disabilities in accordance with applicable law(s). If an accommodation is required to apply for employment, or to perform the essential job functions of a position you seek, please contact Campus Support Human Resources so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please email resumes to pmcdermott@meridian.edu.

Adjunct Computer Instructor – Raleigh, NC – posted 3/15/2021

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Job Description

Adjunct Computer Instructor

Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Industry: Education

Occupational Category: 25-1021.00 – Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Hours: Part-time, Day

Description: Gwinnett College seeks adjunct instructors to teach in our medical assisting and medical office administration programs to teach Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and College Keyboarding. The position is to teach students at the diploma and associate degree levels. At present, most courses are taught in a hybrid fashion where students are not on campus for the entirety of their courses. Instructors are expected to teach courses from campus. The position is and ongoing part-time position.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal.
  • Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.
  • Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.
  • Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.
  • Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability as part of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the Instructor’s help and the Instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance for students experiencing difficulty.
  • Maintains “ownership”of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.
  • Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate student involvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into consideration different learning styles.
  • Provides each student with a course syllabus that includes course objectives that include student learning outcomes, learning activities to achieve those objectives, methods of evaluation and attendance requirements at the beginning of the course. The Instructor will review the syllabus in its entirety and address any student questions regarding the information communicated.
  • Relates to students in a fair, courteous and professional manner. Encourages students to maintain professional/appropriate dress and behavior in accordance with Gwinnett’s Student Code of Conduct Policy.
  • Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.
  • Actively participates in the evaluation of program/course materials to include recommendations for course revisions, selection of textbooks and other teaching aids, and development of curricula as needed.
  • Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.
  • Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroom technologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, such as external development opportunities, in-service activities, membership in professional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals, incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment.
  • Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.
  • Maintains a safe learning environment by ensuring that students and staff use supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and clean up after completing class.
  • Completes reports as required by Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a “team player”appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.
  • Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience using Windows and Microsoft Office in a professional environment.
  • Associate degree in an allied health field

Experience requirements:

  • Teaching experience preferred.

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Comfortable in the use of classroom technology
  • Can motivate students toward the goal of graduation.
  • Attention to detail, sense of urgency and passion for making a difference in the lives of others
  • Able to work independently, yet within a strong team environment
  • Able to work a flexible schedule

Qualifications:

  • Passionately committed to customer service
  • Strong affinity for connecting with and understanding the needs of others
  • Motivating and inspiring
  • Positive and approachable
  • Freely acknowledges and appreciates effort
  • Flexibility and the ability to multitask
  • Effective listening and communication skills
  • Classroom management
  • Open and inclusive of others’ input
  • Ability to translate theory into practice
  • Strong planning and organization skills
  • Results/Metrics-Driven

Job Type: Part-time

email resumes in Word or .pdf format to ddilalla@gwinnettcollege.edu