College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Adult Education

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)

Duties and Responsibilities:

 • Performs performance-based objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the college and state and federal initiatives
• Organizes program of practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in the medical assistant profession, and lectures on theory, techniques and terminology
• Instructs students in subject areas such as use, maintenance and the safe operation of tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to the Clinical Medical Assisting Program
• Instructs students in the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits in obtaining employment as Clinical Medical Assistants
• Assigns lessons to students and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate achievement of students in technical knowledge and practical skills
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions, or demonstrations;
• Ensures use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean-up (if applicable) can be accomplished within the allotted time
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts; responds to basic student questions; may initiate study groups in preparation for examinations
• Enforces classroom protocols, rules and regulations; maintains classroom discipline; utilizes effective classroom management techniques
• Keeps records of daily attendance and student progress and reports progress to the Student Navigator
• Records student’s daily attendance into Student Information System (SIS)

Required Education: 

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Unencumbered License for the State of Louisiana
• Experience in long-term care and a minimum of one year in Med Surg
• Strong background in administration, as well as clinical work, including phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, vitals, transcription, billing and terminology
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse academic, staff and student populations as well as external constituents.
• Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college preparing to meet the needs of the 21st century.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytic, problem solving, decision making, organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years of progressive responsibility in instruction and short-term training
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor Certified
• Experience following federal and state legislation, guidelines, and regulations
• Evidence of strong and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
• Experience working with diverse populations, perspectives, and abilities
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with students, parents, staff, faculty, and administrators
• Demonstrated presentation skills for external audiences
• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.
• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 75 pounds.
• Must be capable of standing at least 50% of the time
• Must be able to perform all clinical rotation duties

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.