Cosmetology Instructor – Sarasota, FL – posted 3/12/2021

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Cosmetology Instructor

Location:
Sarasota, Florida

Industry: Education

Occupational Category: 39-5012.00 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Hours: Part-time

Description: Meridian College seeks adjunct instructors to teach in our cosmetology program. The position is to teach students at the diploma and associate degree levels.  Instructors are expected to teach courses from campus.

Candidates must have a current cosmetology license in the State of Florida.

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 cosmetologist or similar.
  • Current Florida cosmetology license.

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

If interested in this position, please email us your resume, along with salary requirements to pmcdermott@meridian.edu

Date Posted: 2021-03-12

Admissions Representative – Raleigh, NC – posted 3/12/2021

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Admissions Representative

Location:
Raleigh, NC

Industry: Education

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

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Description: Gwinnett College 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 CampusVue or 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 CampusVue/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 preferred.

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 ddilalla@gwinnettcollege.edu.

Date Posted: 2021-03-12

Financial Aid Advisor – Lilburn, GA – posted 3/12/2021

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Job Description

The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for planning, estimating awards, tracking and collecting documents to ensure student eligibility, and assisting students apply for Financial Aid. The Advisor is also responsible for ensuring that all aid is administered in compliance with Federal, State, Institutional, and Accreditation guidelines.

OCCUPATIONAL CODE: 11-9033.00 – Educational Administrators – Postsecondary

REPORTS DIRECT TO: Director of Financial Aid and/or Campus Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate degree preferred
  • Computer experience using MS Office Suite required
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
  • Strong data entry skills required
  • Customer Service background preferred
  • Accounting/Finance skills preferred
  • Bookkeeping experience preferred

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Flexible and positive in adapting to job or business changes.
  • Conduct financial aid interviews with current and prospective students and their parents/spouse.
  • Understand and be able to communicate the requirements for all types of federal aid programs.
  • Assist in determining award eligibility in compliance with Title IV and State regulations.
  • Advise students (and parents) on Financial Aid Plans and options.
  • Communicate with home office for timely processing.
  • Assist in maintaining proper documentation so the home office can certify student and parent loans.
  • Follow-through to ensure all files are completed in a timely manner.
  • Assist students with financial aid applications during the reapplication process.
  • Assist all students to ensure account balances are paid.
  • Assist in meeting or exceeding all quarterly goals including packaging, processing and receivables.
  • Assist with other projects as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Adhere to deadlines for projects, activities, and reports.
  • Provide a positive image and attitude toward operational objectives.
  • Maintain positive relationships with all college employees.
  • Manage student issues and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintain professional atmosphere, including dress in business attire (shirt and tie for gentlemen)
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

  • Analytical
  • Statistical Expertise
  • Attention to Detail
  • Results Oriented

PERFORMANCE METRICS CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

  • Error Ratio/Work Accuracy
  • Cash Percentage
  • File Completion Percentage
  • Receivables
  • Attendance/Tardiness Record

ASSOCIATE UNDERSTANDING:

  • The Financial Aid Advisor is a full-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, at least annually.
  • 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 Director so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please email resumes to ldavis@gwinnettcollege.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Posted – March 12, 2021

What are Medical Office Skills?

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Ready to start working in medicine? If you are someone that wants to help in the medical field but not sure if you want to provide clinical services to patients, you can join the team as a medical office assistant. You will be an important part of the team, helping physicians and medical assistant, freeing up their time to help more patients. You will be in the medical office, answering phones and managing clerical duties. So, what skills do you need to be a medical office assistant?

What are Medical Office Skills?

There are many skills that you will need to be successful in medical office administration. Most of your time will include interaction with computers and people. From communication to teamwork and everything in between. It is important to improve your medical office skills since you are responsible for patient outcomes and the financial health of the medical facility. It’s a challenging career but by graduating from a medical office administration program, you will build the right skill set to set yourself up for success.

Skill #1: Computer Skills

At a medical office, you will use many different computer programs like medical patient software, Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR). Having the ability to adapt to new computer programs is an important skill to have, especially working in a medical office. Technology moves fast and there is always a new software, application or interface that you must become familiar with. Being good with computers is an important skill to master.

Skill #2: Communication

As a medical office assistant, you will talk with many people on your medical team. You work with physicians, nurses, medical assistants and other medical staff to assist patients. You talk with vendors to order supplies, insurance companies to manage claims and patients about billing. Communication that is clear and concise is important so there are no misunderstandings or delays in treatment.

To be a good communicator, you must listen to what is said. Only after you know what the other person has asked can you properly respond. Good communicators are friendly and empathic to others. Good communication is professional, especially with patients. There is no time to gossip with coworkers or take phone calls from family and friends. Show respect for patients and colleagues and they will show respect back.

You will also need to interpret body language and non-verbal cues to properly assist patients. They may say one thing, but their body language says something different. It is your responsibility to understand what the patient wants and help them in a friendly manner. Some patients will speak different languages or not understand what you are saying as they may be hard of hearing. Non-verbal communication can be used to allow others to understand, and in urgent situations you can find someone to translate, like a colleague or family member.

Skill #3: Flexibility

It will be your responsibility as a medical office assistant to fill in when others are out of the office or when needed in an urgent situation. Whether answering phones, greeting patients or ordering supplies for the medical office, you will need to be flexible to help out the team anyway they need.

Flexibility is also key to complete all of your tasks. A physician may need something right away. You must prioritize your work to complete everything by deadline and be flexible enough to take care of urgent requests. The medical office moves quickly, and it is important to adapt.

Skill #4: Time Management

You only have a limited amount of time each day to get all your work done. Good time management involves prioritization and organization. Make sure you use your time wisely by taking care of the higher priority tasks first. Medical facilities are busy, and time goes by fast.  Make sure to set goals that are reasonable and try meeting those goals in a timely manner.

Skill #5: Responsible

While working in a medical office, you will have many different people counting on you to show up on time and take ownership for your work. Patients expect timely service and physicians will delegate work to you. They expect your best, every time. Especially when a patient outcome is in the balance. Everyone should be able to depend on you, even when the going gets tough. Being responsible means that you honor your commitments and accept the consequences for your actions.

Skill #6: Problem Solving

There may come a time at the medical office where you have a problem that needs a quick solution. You may have two patients scheduled for the same time or an EKG is malfunctioning and need to get someone out to fix it right away. A good problem solver can identify the problem quickly, list the possible solutions and come to a quick consensus on the right solution. Are there other times available that one of the two patients can see the doctor? Can you get the technician out to fix the EKG late in the afternoon, so it is ready for the next day’s patients? There will always be problems, but it is up to you to stay calm, identify the exact problem and come up with a solution that meets everyone’s interests.

Skill #7: Teamwork

Part of the job, working in a medical office is teamwork. Everyone is working for the best patient outcomes. As a medical office assistant, you are an important member of the team and many will count on you to perform tasks and help around the office. You will work with physicians, nurses, medical assistants and other medical office staff to put patients first and make sure they get the care they need to stay healthy, both physically and financially.

What are some practical medical office skills?

You will also need some practical medical office skills that you will learn both in a medical office administration program and while on the job at your entry-level position at a medical facility. You will create schedules, answer phones, greet patients, manage medical billing and coding, do light bookkeeping and keep information confidential.

Skill #8: Creating Schedules

While working in a medical office, you will have many different schedules to manage. Each physician and nurse will have their own schedules and you will need to schedule appointments and fill up their calendars without leaving any patients waiting too long. This takes skill and practice to have enough patients to fill the physician’s calendar but not have too many patients come in at once, so they have to wait too long in the waiting room.

Skill #9: Answering Phones

As a medical office assistant, you will help answer the phones. There will be patients that have questions or appointments, vendors that need to deliver supplies and other medical offices that need medical records to help out patients. During a medical office administration program, you will learn how to properly answer the phone with the proper tone and within a minimum number of rings. You are representing the medical facility with callers so friendly and professional conversation is key.

Skill #10: Greeting Patients

When the medical secretary or medical assistant aren’t available, as the medical office assistant you will help greet patients. You will need to be professional and friendly. You may be the first person to greet the patient at the medical facility, so it is important to make a good first impression.

Skill #11: Medical Billing and Coding

During a medical office administration program, you will become familiar with the different medical coding protocols. They include ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT. These are important to keep track of patient procedures, treatments and their billing. Medicare and insurance companies expect you to use the correct codes so that claims are approved in a timely manner. Using the wrong code can slow down treatment for a patient or reduce cash flow for the facility. There is a proper code for every procedure, treatment, diagnosis and medical supply. It is up to you to use the appropriate code to keep the medical facility running smoothly.

Skill #12: Light Bookkeeping

As a medical office assistant, you may be responsible for financial transaction, like managing patient bills, paying vendors and managing accounts payable and receivables. During a medical office administration program, you will learn how to manage the bookkeeping in a medical facility. You will use tools like QuickBooks to take care of the basic bookkeeping.

Skill #13: Confidentiality

As a medical professional you will be responsible for keeping patient information confidential as part of the HIPPA Act of 1996. When you are on the phone, you won’t want to talk about other patient’s information. If you are at the front desk, you don’t want to leave another patient’s information on your screen for anyone to see. If a medical facility requests medical records, you should send them electronically as sending paper copies or faxes might get into the wrong hands. A patient must trust medical professionals with very personal information, and it is up to you to keep it confidential.

Final Thoughts

Do you have the skills to work in a medical office? If you don’t have all of them yet, don’t worry. You will learn much of what you need in a medical office administration program. You will learn how to communicate, keep everything confidential, manage clerical duties and keep patients happy. You will be an indispensable asset to the medical office so start your journey to a new career today.

Want to learn the skills to become a medical office assistant? 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.

 

Medical Assistant Instructor – Sarasota, FL – posted March 4, 2021

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Allied Health Instructor – Medical Assistant

Location:
Sarasota, Florida

Industry: Education

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

Hours: Part-time

Description: Gwinnett Institute 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:
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  • 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

Admissions Representative Position in Atlanta, Georgia – posted 2-24-2021

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Admissions Representative

Location:
Sandy Springs, GA and Lilburn, 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 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 CampusVue or 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 CampusVue/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 preferred.

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 ldavis@gwinnettcollege.edu.

Date Posted: 2021-02-24

What Job Can You Get with a Medical Assistant Diploma?

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As jobs become obsolete due to technology, more students ask if the skills they’ll learn in a vocational school diploma program will remain relevant in an evolving workplace. The good news for medical assistants is, they are. The healthcare field is growing, and a versatile skill set is valuable in diverse and exciting settings.

What Jobs are Available for Diploma Program Graduates?

Medical assisting students learn skills that are applicable in both business and healthcare. Program graduates can work in many different workplaces, and as employers increasingly recognize what medical assistants can offer, roles are expanding. Today’s medical assistant graduates will find jobs as:

Job #1: Medical Assistants

Most medical assisting graduates choose to work in private practices. Depending on their job description, they work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse or practice administrator. Their job is to provide support for clinical and clerical staff, working directly with patients, vendors and other healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities include:

  • Managing the schedule
  • Triaging patient phone calls
  • Rooming clients
  • Taking vital signs
  • Updating medication and allergy lists
  • Assisting with physical exams
  • Phlebotomy
  • Administering immunizations
  • Performing diagnostic tests
  • Assisting with insurance claims
  • Billing and coding
  • Ordering clinical and office supplies
  • Sterilizing instruments
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Educating patients

Medical assistants can also choose the type of practice they work for, from cardiology to maternal health. It’s a practical way for students with a passion for wellness to hone their skills in a particular area of interest or expertise.

Job #2: Medical Office Assistants

With a medical assistant diploma or medical office assistant specific diploma program, graduates can become medical office assistants in many medical facilities. Medical office assistants manage front office tasks, such as:

  • Making appointments
  • Answering patients’ non-clinical inquiries
  • Welcoming clients
  • Overseeing the reception area
  • Updating demographic information
  • Completing insurance claims
  • Billing and coding
  • Ordering office supplies
  • Assisting with marketing and client outreach efforts
  • Helping with financial reports
  • Taking payments
  • Managing medical records

Working under the supervision of an office manager or practice administrator, they interact with patients but have no clinical role. Still, everything they do impacts clinical staff, so they work closely with doctors and nurses to ensure a positive patient experience.

Job #3: Medical Billing and Coding Specialists

Medical assistants with an aptitude for administration may choose to work as billing and coding specialists in a hospital or doctor’s office under a manager’s supervision. A medical billing and coding specialist’s role is to manage insurance claims, so healthcare facilities are paid on time. They’ll rarely work with patients directly, instead, spending most of their communicating with insurers and clinical staff who can answer service-related questions. A typical day might include:

  • Coding insurance forms
  • Submitting and troubleshooting claims
  • Obtaining insurance preauthorization for services
  • Assisting with credit service and payment plans
  • Posting payments
  • Light accounting
  • Financial reporting

Job #4: Hospital Medical Assistants

A medical assistant employed in a hospital will most likely be a unit clerk or work in a single department, such as the emergency room or radiography. The supervisors and colleagues they work with will vary based on the job description, and in most roles, the medical assistant will have direct contact with patients and their families. Clerical job responsibilities may include:

  • Checking in patients
  • Verifying demographic and insurance information
  • Reviewing consent to treat forms
  • Collecting co-payments

Medical assistants’ clinical responsibilities may be limited on inpatient floors because of acuity, but in outpatient departments, duties will be similar to those in a private practice.

Hospitals are ideal settings for medical assistants who want to learn more about healthcare by working in different departments. Working through the ranks builds experience that looks good on a resume and helps qualify for promotions.

Job #5:  Long-term Care Medical Assistants

Medical assistants were once rare in long-term care facilities, most states forbid anyone but nurses and certified nursing assistants from providing hands-on patient care. But clerical support roles are emerging that make the most of a medical assistant’s clinical expertise. Duties in a nursing home or assisted living facility may include:

  • Hospitality and client outreach
  • Marketing
  • Greeting families
  • Giving facility tours
  • Ordering supplies
  • Light bookkeeping
  • Billing and coding
  • Submitting insurance claims
  • Transcribing doctor’s notes
  • Managing patients’ outside appointments
  • Scheduling transportation
  • Assisting with activities
  • Filing and archiving records

Under the supervision of a nurse or facility administrator, medical assistants work side-by-side with residents, nurses and paraprofessional staff.

Job #6:  School Medical Assistants

Schools are increasingly serving as gateways through which to deliver more timely healthcare to students. In addition to school nurses, larger education systems may employ medical assistants for additional support as allowed by individual states. Under the supervision of a bachelor’s-educated registered nurse, they will work with school personnel to enhance student access to healthcare by:

  • Managing correspondence
  • Filing and data entry
  • Updating student health records
  • Assisting with education programs
  • Administering vaccinations

Children who were once excluded from school because of serious health conditions can now attend the same classes with peers if they have medical support. Working in a school is a personally rewarding role.

Job #7: Doctor’s Assistants

All medical assistants are doctor’s assistants, but instead of managing a broad range of responsibilities, some are dedicated to working only with the physician as a second pair of hands. For example, when podiatrists visit nursing homes to cut residents’ toenails, having someone available to help position patients and pass instruments makes the process more efficient.

Similarly, doctors who perform in-office biopsies may want a dedicated medical assistant to help during procedures and handle sample processing. Male doctors working with women and children may want a second person in the room for their patients’ comfort and to protect themselves from impropriety accusations. Tasks for a doctor’s assistants include:

  • Pre-procedure education
  • Patient positioning
  • Providing emotional support for patients during uncomfortable procedures
  • Assisting with in-office surgery
  • Post-procedure education
  • Suture and staple removal
  • Wound care

A medical assistant serving as a doctor’s assistant shouldn’t be confused with a “physician’s assistant.”Physicians assistants, or PAs, require at least a master’s degree plus a year of relevant clinical experience to practice.

Job #8:  Laboratory Medical Assistants

Medical assistants with a diploma and a strong aptitude for science may enjoy working in a laboratory. Commercial labs and hospitals hire MAs to handle mostly administrative duties. But in a private practice, a medical assistant can draw blood, process samples and run most in-house diagnostic tests under the supervision of licensed clinical staff. What does an average laboratory medical assistant do?

  • Drawing blood
  • Preparing samples for testing
  • Running tests in select settings
  • Coding requisitions
  • Packing samples for shipment to outside laboratories
  • Filing and data entry
  • Patient education
  • Fielding client inquires

In most states, medical assistants can work as phlebotomists in doctor’s offices without additional training. Hospitals prefer to hire certified phlebotomists, a position for which a vocational school diploma plus a short training course qualifies the medical assistant.

Job #9: Public Health Medical Assistants

The recent pandemic has underscored the importance of public health planning. Officials at the federal, state and local levels depend on nurses and support staff, including medical assistants, to analyze data and deliver critical medical services during a crisis.

In addition to practical interventions, such as offering immunizations and disease testing, they also monitor changing health trends in the community by tracking the medical codes used for insurance forms and death certificates. Reports are used to identify at-risk populations and make budget decisions that allocate resources where they’re needed most.

Public health departments assist hospitals and provide mobile services to rural communities with few healthcare providers. Depending on the job description, a medical assistant’s duties may include direct contact with the public and clinical, administrative or blended responsibilities, such as:

  • Data collection
  • Coding analysis
  • Records management
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Sample collection
  • Administering vaccinations
  • Taking vital signs
  • Assisting with marketing and education programs

As attention to public health needs grows, expect more opportunities for medical assistants.

Job #10: Medical Records Technicians

Healthcare facilities process billions of gigabytes of medical data annually. New records are stored electronically, but old paper records remain an essential part of patients’ health history and require proper storage.

Medical assistants have the clinical know-how and the clerical expertise to manage large volumes of records efficiently under a manager’s supervision. A medical records technician’s responsibilities are:

  • Filing and data entry
  • Compiling health information
  • Responding to provider and patient requests for information
  • Obtaining legal consent to view records
  • Managing databases

It’s a perfect job for graduates with the soft skills necessary to work with the public and who enjoy technology and information science.

Why is Getting a Medical Assistant Diploma Important?

Employers prefer applicants with proven skills. Doctors are also legally responsible for employees’ job performance, so they’re taking a risk hiring unqualified staff.

The country’s top insurer, Medicare, requires medical assistants have at least a diploma to enter doctor’s orders in patients’ health records, so it’s natural for employers to lean toward hiring vocational school graduates.

A diploma is also the key to professional growth. Medical assisting can be a forever career or a springboard to a degree. Just a few months of training replaces years of experience. Diploma programs prepare graduates for optional certification through the American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or similar agency. Every credential you earn makes you a more valuable job candidate in the future.

Final Thoughts

The modern workplace has changed. Most adults will have more than one career in their lives, training and retraining for new jobs as the landscape evolves. But medical assistants can turn a single diploma into a lifetime of opportunity. It’s the versatile, future-forward career you’ve been looking for.

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.

Allied Health Instructor – Orlando, FL – posted 2-11-2021

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Allied Health Instructor

Location:
Orlando, Florida

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:

    1. Proactively creates a learning environment that is unique, memorable and personal.
    2. Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company’s expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.
    3. Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.
    4. Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.
    5. 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.
    6. Maintains “ownership”of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.
    9. 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.
    10. Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.
    11. 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.
    12. Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.
    13. 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.
    14. Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.
    15. 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.
    16. Completes reports as required by Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.
    17. Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
    18. Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.
    19. Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a “team player”appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.
    20. Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.
    1. Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.
    1. 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

Benefits:

  • Life, Dental, 401k, Vision

If interested in this position, please email us your resume, along with salary requirements to ldavis@gwinnettcollege.edu.

Date Posted: 2021-01-11

What is a Vocational College?

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Learning more about your college options? Ready to stat a new career but don’t know where to begin? Vocational colleges are a great place to learn a vocation that will prepare you for a new career. Most vocational college programs can be completed in months rather than years. They offer flexible schedules, financial aid for those that qualify and career services after graduation. However, are you asking yourself, “What is a vocational college?”

What is a Vocational College?

Vocational colleges, also known as technical or career colleges, train you for careers in specific vocations like business, computers, paralegal studies and healthcare. A vocational college is a post-secondary institution with the primary goal of preparing you for a specific job in the most concise way possible. Unlike a university, there are fewer theoretical courses and more hands-on training. Universities include general education requirements. However, vocational colleges allow you to learn the exact skills needed to start working in a short period of time.

What are the Benefits of Attending a Vocational College?

There are many benefits to attending a vocational college. These benefits include quick graduation, flexible schedules, small class sizes, hands-on learning, career services, and financial aid for those that qualify.

Benefit #1: Graduate Sooner

One of the most important benefits of attending a vocational college is the ability to start working in months, rather than years. Although some programs offer associate degrees that may take up to two years to complete, most vocational college programs can be completed full-time in under a year. The sooner you graduate, the sooner you can start earning in your new career.

Benefit #2: Choose a Flexible Schedule

Many vocational colleges offer day and evening classes. If you have other responsibilities, than you have the ability to take classes at night that prepare you for your new career. Flexibility is important and most vocational colleges understand this. That is why they offer students a flexible schedule because they know that everyone has other responsibilities outside of college.

Benefit #3: Enjoy Smaller Class Sizes

Another benefit of attending a vocational college is the small class learning environments. These small classes offer you the one-on-one interaction with your instructors that is important to learning your new vocation. Smaller classes will also allow you to make life-long relationships with classmates and instructors. This will be important when it is time to network for a new job.

Benefit #4: Hands-On Learning

It is important to learn theory and terminology, but it is critical to put that knowledge to work in real world situations. Most vocational colleges allow students to practice their skills in lab situations and during externships. This hands-on learning will reinforce the book learning from lectures and provide you confidence for your first day of work. Having hands-on experience will give you an advantage on your competition when you are ready to take the journey to your new career.

Benefit #5: Benefit from Career Services

After graduation, vocational colleges will help you get a job. Although a job is not guaranteed after graduation, vocational colleges will help you apply for jobs with resume and thank you letter writing skills. They will also prepare you with mock interviews and questions that you may be asked during your interview. Most vocational colleges will follow alumni throughout their career, assisting them when they can. Vocational colleges also keep in touch with organizations in the community and graduates are typically the first to hear about job opportunities available. Career services allows you to network with community organizations and past alumni to find a job and make a career.

Benefit #6: Qualify for Financial Aid

For those that qualify for financial aid, vocational colleges help you fill out the FAFSA forms, so you are eligible for federal grants, loans and scholarships. They will remind you about the deadlines for filing and help you prepare your application. There are also other opportunities for financial aid if you are active duty or a veteran of the military. Visit the financial aid department of your vocational college and find out what financial aid you qualify for.

Popular Vocational College Programs

Vocational colleges offer a wide range of programs for those looking to start a new career. Some of the programs include business, computers, paralegal studies and healthcare. These programs prepare you for entry-level positions at organizations within your community. However, some vocations require a certification or license. These programs are designed to help you prepare for these certification exams.

Business Programs

Vocational colleges offer different types of business and computer programs. Some of the business programs are in business technology, computer operations and administrative assisting.

Business Technology – this program provides you with the practical skills to assistant in many types of offices. You will learn light bookkeeping, admin, legal, and management tasks. Opportunities for graduates include entry-level management, computer operations, office and executive assistants, assistance in accounting and other supportive roles.

Computer Operations – this program provides you with relevant Microsoft Office expertise including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation creation. You will also learn light bookkeeping and office procedure. Office procedures include handling calls, filing, massage taking, work safety, ordering supplies and customer service. QuickBooks will also be taught in depth during the computer operations diploma program to prepare you for the light bookkeeping tasks you may be responsible for.

Administrative Assisting – this program will prepare you for administrative assistant, secretary, receptionist and executive assistant roles within organizations. You will learn clerical and administrative duties including filing, answering phones, document preparation, scheduling appointments, preparing documents, data entry, managing office supplies and other administrative duties.  The focus of this diploma program is bookkeeping, office administrative skills, Microsoft Office, business math and English and advanced keyboarding.

Legal Studies Programs

Some vocational college offer legal studies for legal assistants, paralegals and other support for law firms.

Paralegal Studies – during this program you will learn how to assist law firms in managing cases, writing briefs, research, interviewing, and investigation. Some of the legal cases will involve personal injury, criminal law, intellectual property, bankruptcy, immigration, family law and real estate. This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a paralegal or legal assistant.

Healthcare Programs

With the rise in the baby boomer generation and advances in technology, most vocational colleges offer some form of healthcare program. Some of the healthcare programs offered include medical assisting, medical billing and coding, medical office administration, nursing, massage therapy and personal training.

Medical Assisting – during this program you will learn to manage patients and support a medical office. You will learn how to measure vital signs, prepare patients for exams, manage charts both manually and electronically, prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, perform lab tests and phlebotomy procedures.  The focus of this program will be on clerical and clinical tasks.

Medical Billing and Coding – this program prepares you to manage billing and coding within a medical facility. You will learn the different coding protocols including ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT. Heavy emphasis is placed on electronic health records (EHR). After graduation, you will be eligible for entry-level medical billing and coding positions in physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities.

Medical Office Administration – this program trains you in administrative duties to work in a medical office.  Training will include computer skills, medical terminology, coding, and insurance payment processing and billing. This program will also teach you light bookkeeping, and medical law and ethics.

Nursing – during a nursing program, you will learn the fundamentals of nursing care, infection control, anatomy, physiology, human growth and development, and mental health. Completion of this program will open up opportunities at long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices. After graduation, nurses must pass an exam, for practical nurses it is the NCLEX-PN and for registered nurses it is the NCLEX-RN. Nursing programs at vocational school prepare you for these exams.

Massage Therapy – massage therapy programs teach the fundamentals of each type of massage technique. These techniques include Swedish massage, deep tissue, chair massage, reflexology, and sports massage. Other classes in the program focus on anatomy, physiology and business techniques.

Personal Training – if you are interested in becoming a personal trainer, this program will teach you about anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathophysiology. Courses will also offer you business skills to work in the personal fitness industry. This program prepares you to take the NASM-CPT or National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Certified Personal Trainer exam.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know what a vocational college is, are you ready to start a career in something you can be passionate about. Whether it is business, legal studies, computers, healthcare or any one f the various vocational programs offered, now is the time to start your journey toward a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Want to Learn More?

Because you are making the commitment to seek career-focused technical training and vocational education, we commit ourselves to providing you with exceptional customer service each step of the way.

Gwinnett Colleges & Institute is committed to providing you with information on the college financial aid for which you may qualify in addition to the other career services we provide to our vocational college students.  All of our vocational school instructors possess education or experience in the fields in which they teach which provides you with a quality learning experience.  While we do not guarantee employment, we provide continuous career services assistance upon graduation from your vocational school program. 

 

Contact us today to learn more about Gwinnett Colleges & Institute.

Clinic Supervisor – Atlanta campuses, Massage Therapy Program

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Gwinnett College is seeking actively licensed Massage Therapists to supervise the student clinic. Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing entire clinic process including check-in and check-out of clients, collecting payments, managing student and client schedules, and supervision and evaluation of student performance in client sessions.

We have two campuses, Lilburn and Sandy Springs, who are both seeking clinic supervisors. Clinic Supervisor schedule is typically one day per week and varies by campus.

Three years of practical work experience as a massage therapist is required.
Active, unencumbered license from the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy is required.
Training in neuromuscular therapy (NMT) preferred.

Possible opportunity for teaching in future.

Send resumes along with preferred campus to TDavis@gwinnettcollege.edu.

Job created 1/29/2021