Medical Instructor Job Description
Medical instructor
provides students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum.
Medical Instructor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Design and coordinate programs that support student retention, academic success and individualized support throughout the medical school curriculum
Manage tutorial and academic support services for students with learning disabilities, English language needs or course content deficiencies
Provide academic advising and career-related counseling for students
Provide instruction and hands-on training related to the course content
Associate Degree Medical Assistant or Certificate/Diploma MA with related Associate or Bachelor’s degree, Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree Healthcare Management/Administration, Associate Degree Medical Office Administration/Secretary that has administrative experience
Two years documented work experience working in an administrative capacity in a healthcare facility
Two years documented work experience with Health Information Management or Electronic Medical
Design and deliver programs focused on study and learning skills and critical thinking skills to support the academic success of KSOM students.General areas of instruction include time management, knowledge organization, and test taking strategies
Develop and implement systems for monitoring the academic progress of students
Complete all end of term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, and all other designated materials on a timely basis to the Academic Office
Medical Instructor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Medical Instructor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, MA, BLS, ASCP, CPC, AAMA, BOC, RMA, CMA, IV
Education for Medical Instructor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the medical instructor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Teaching, Faculty, Education, Graduate, The College, Medical, Nursing, Medical Assisting, Health, Supervision
Skills for Medical Instructor
Desired skills for medical instructor include:
Adult learning principles to teach various types of learning content
Aviation physiology
Engagement in active
Maintenance of current scholarly collection of resources
On-going dialogue with peer faculty
Teaching discipline/field of study as evidenced by active participation in professional organizations
Vocational education curricula
Ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques
Academic
Education programs
Desired experience for medical instructor includes:
Masters in Nursing or a related field (required)
Demonstrated current competence in clinical area
A Master's degree in medical/surgical is required
Prior to start date this appointment requires that you be in compliance with all orientations, licenses/certifications, health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, policies and procedures both internal and external to the University
Must be sufficiently physically fit to live and work in an austere environment to include inclement weather conditions such as above average heat and cold
Must be capable of carrying a rucksack with 45 lbs
Medical Instructor Examples
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Medical Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical instructor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for medical instructor
- Devises written lesson plans and implements them through lecture, demonstration, discussion
- Maintain accurate attendance rosters
- Plan, organize, schedule, and teach courses in the Medical Assisting program
- Supervise students in the classroom and in laboratory settings
- Participate in appropriate staff development activities
- Develop and evaluate instructional plans
- Direct and assess students’ progress in achieving required competencies and learning objectives
- Handle administrative responsibilities related to scheduling/teaching courses and performance requirements of the program
- Gather data and reports in a timely manner for SLO and Annual plans
- Advise students in the Medical Assisting program
Qualifications for medical instructor
- Current certification in CMA, RMA, CCSP, CCS, RHIA or RHIT is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area required, Master’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of practical training techniques
- Interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with multiple levels of leadership
- Knowledge of assessment techniques, including observation and coaching
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Medical Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical instructor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for medical instructor
- Assist with recruitment, registration/orientation activities, advisory committee meetings, and graduation events
- Monitors course participants' progress throughout assigned courses
- Teach medical assisting courses according to specified learning outcomes and provide the design, development, and assessment of curricula
- Promotes and educations patients about the benefits of yoga with focus on improving overall well-being
- Maintains specialized training as required for ongoing certification
- Develops daily goals and objectives in accordance with student needs and program requirements
- Coaches students and provides formal (written evaluation) and frequent informal feedback
- Prepare for classroom lecture and hands-on activities as needed
- Follow department procedures for grading and student evaluation
- Evaluate student performance and document skill proficiencies
Qualifications for medical instructor
- Proficient with PC programs used by department
- Associate’s degree in DMS, one of the certifications identified below and two years of full-time documented work experience as a registered sonographer, cardiac sonographer, pediatric cardiac sonographer, or vascular technologist
- Holds appropriate certification(s) based on the course/courses being taught
- Minimum of diploma in Medical Assisting
- CMA, RMA, CCMA or NRCMA (or ability to obtain quickly)
- Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of documented occupational experience in the area taught
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Medical Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical instructor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for medical instructor
- Monitor students in the classroom and insure safety precautions are followed
- Ensure related clinical supplies and equipment are up-to-date and available
- Bachelor Degree will be required for Associate Degree programs
- Associate Degree Medical Assistant or Certificate/Diploma MA with related Associate or Bachelor’s degree, Associate Degree Health Information Technician, BS Health Information Manager, AS Medical Records Administrator, or ASSOCIATE DEGREE Medical Secretary/Office Manager
- Assess learning styles and individual strengths and weaknesses
- Collaborate with other departments within the Keck School or Medicine and across the University to provide comprehensive support to medical students
- Provide individual and small group study sessions for Step 1, Step 2 CK and NBME subject exam preparation
- Participate as an ad hoc member of the Student Performance Committee
- Assist in the management of a resource library containing study-skill material and basic science reference material
- Develop and/or update course syllabi in consultation with the UCI Division of Continuing Education (DCE), Engineering, Sciences, and IT Programs Director as assigned and using approved syllabus template
Qualifications for medical instructor
- Certification as a CMA, RMA, NRCMA or CCMA (or ability to obtain quickly)
- Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning required
- An earned Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university or the equivalent
- RN/LPN/CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)
- Must have CCMA, RMA, or CMA
- Candidates must have a minimum of Associate degree that is healthcare-related
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Medical Instructor Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of medical instructor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for medical instructor
- Prepare and deliver lectures, facilitate classroom discussions
- Determine materials needed, prepare specimens and facilitate student laboratories
- Evaluate student performance and assign grades according to program standards
- Challenge, engage and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
- Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule exhibiting a passion for teaching students and engaging them in the learning process
- Consult with program chair or other appropriate College personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and College policies and procedures
- Respond to requests (e.g., from students, faculty, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner
- Maintain all necessary certifications to teach EMS courses
- Attend committees and advisory meetings to foster partnerships in the community
- Attend Department, Division, and College meetings as required
Qualifications for medical instructor
- Candidates must be willing to sit for one of the following current acceptable certifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as Medical Assistant
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience working in doctor's office/ ambulatory facility assisting the physician with patients
- Certification in Medical Assisting (AAMA preferred)
- Unencumbered RN license or license eligible in California
- Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program required
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of medical instructor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for medical instructor
- Demonstrates leadership skills and teaching abilities through the presentation of sarcoma oncology patient education programs
- Assist in the completion and maintenance of state and national accreditation requirements for program
- Supervise the development of new courses/curricula and the maintenance and evaluation of existing courses/curricula
- Counsel and advise EMS students and prospective students
- Teach assigned introductory and upper-level courses following established course descriptions, course objectives, and syllabi
- Teach courses at a variety of times (day or evening) and locations in response to institutional needs
- Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously
- Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies
- Ensures that sufficient quantities of materials are available for designated lab sessions
- Ensures that the laboratory has been prepared in advance of class in order to facilitate efficient progress through assigned tasks, and that the necessary reagents, supplies and equipment are in the appropriate location
Qualifications for medical instructor
- Previous teaching experience strongly preferred
- Advanced interpersonal and writing skills in order to develop and conduct educational programs, presentations, communicate with interdisciplinary team, and perform leadership responsibilities
- National certification in Staff Development strongly preferred
- Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access and enter data from computerized information systems Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work
- Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred
- Ability to manage frequent stress due to critical patient issues, changing organizational climate, and personnel issues