Allied Health Instructor - Medical Assisting Associate Faculty.

Position Summary

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking a professional in medical coding and medical assisting for a faculty position in Allied Health Education. We are looking for a seasoned healthcare professional or an instructor experienced in medical education who is ready to help develop the next generation of professionals. Full time faculty members teach three quarters in the academic year, September to June.
 
Skagit Valley College is seeking qualified teacher-scholars committed to student success for associate faculty part-time positions on an ongoing basis. We are looking for faculty who have obtained mastery and demonstrated leadership in their field, who show exceptional classroom skills, whose enthusiasm for the subject matter engages students, and who challenge students through innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. We seek faculty whose scholarly activities or work experience complement and inform their teaching. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.
 
Skagit Valley College’s Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and is sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the organization recognized as the national professional association for medical assistants. Upon graduation, our medical assistant students are eligible to sit for the national Medical Assistant Certification Examination to become nationally certified medical assistants (CMA).

SVC is nationally known for a strong commitment to student success. We are looking for faculty who show exceptional classroom skills and who challenge students through innovative inclusive pedagogy and teaching strategies. Faculty and staff at SVC respect and work with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.
 

Skagit Valley College adheres to a set of guiding principles:  Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality classroom instruction in Allied Health courses including but not limited to; all clinical medical assisting procedures within the medical assistant scope of practice; basic pharmacology; medical lab procedures; infection control, safety and emergency practices in the ambulatory medical facility; medical law and ethics as applied to the medical assistant scope of practice; anatomy & physiology; electronic medical records management; medical terminology and therapeutic patient communications;

Maintain knowledge of the MAERB Core Curriculum as well as the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines as recommended by the program director.

Provide all course artifacts, competency sheets, and documentation as requested by the program director for accreditation purposes.

Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching;

Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom;

Create positive learning environment for diverse students, faculty and staff;

Collaborate with faculty from other disciplines or fields to develop and to provide integrative learning experiences;

Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that is responsive to local industry needs, reflects innovative pedagogy, and incorporates advances in the field of medical assisting;

Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff;

Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity;

Develop quality programs through active engagement with industry and participation in strategic planning, in assessment of program outcomes, and in taking action to address gaps or opportunities;

Participate in division/department and other college activities, including college governance, etc.;

Assist in marketing the program and participate in student recruitment activities;

Actively participate in and develop effective working relationships with the program advisory committee;

Work with program advisory committee members and local employers to facilitate student externship placements and job opportunities for students enrolled in the program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge or understanding of:

Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching of medical assisting;

Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with current theories, research, and practice in medical assisting;

Develop innovative programming, curricula, and pedagogy that incorporate program and general education learning outcomes;

Engage students through innovative instructional approaches including learning communities, service learning projects, contextualized learning, etc.;

Practice and adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population, including underprepared students;

Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, online and hybrid modalities, etc.;

Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;

Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;

Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

AAMA CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

Two (2) years recent experience working in a medical environment or medical educational environment as a clinical medical assistant

Associate’s degree;

 
 Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Allied Health or a closely related field;

Additional Industry Professional Certifications such as medical billing or coding, EMR training or clinical skills training. 

Experience showing increasing levels of responsibility as a lead or supervisor in the medical office field;

Knowledge of and experience working with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP);

Medical Technologist;

Certified Professional Coder (CPC);

Fluent in oral and written Spanish language.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure

Salary and Benefits:
The salary rate for part-time faculty is in accordance with the negotiated agreement and may be subject to change based on legislative mandates. In order to be eligible for benefits, state regulations must be met.
 
Rate of Pay: Faculty compensation units (FCU) are computed by total hours (lecture, lab, clinical) identified on the approved course outline for a given course, divided by eleven. Part-time faculty pay is computed by multiplying the faculty compensation unit rate by the number of faculty compensation units. The current FCU rate at Step A is $763.00
Example of Associate Faculty pay (this is for illustrative purposes only): 

Course: BISC 220 | 33 lecture, 44 lab

33 + 44 = 77

77/11= 7 FCUs

A Step A faculty member would be paid 7 x FCU rate $763 = $5,341

Conditions of Employment:

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
 
 Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. 

If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.

Per Proclamation 21-14, employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than date of hire. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes, subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.

Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

 
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:

Meet the minimum qualifications, and

Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at that includes the following:

The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;

A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)

A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications for the position. (Attachment: Cover Letter)

Application Deadline: Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications may be kept on file to be considered for openings which may occur in the future. The College reserves the right to hire one or more candidates.

Application Assistance : If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at . 
 
For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.
 
SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at:
 
 Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.

Benefits

Skagit Valley College (SVC) contributes to each eligible employee’s medical, dental, life, and long-term disability coverage, which are provided by the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). The detailed information regarding coverage is available at . Rates and benefits are subject to legislative action. The benefits package for eligible employees includes:, Health Insurance, Choice of medical plans, dependent on the county of residence;Managed Care (HMO), Value Managed Care, or Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans are current options;Employee cost varies, depending on plan choice and number of dependents., Dental Insurance, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan;Managed Care plans (not available in Skagit County or Island County)., Life Insurance, Basic Coverage (employer paid); $25,000 Life and $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D);Optional Coverage at employee’s expense includes additional life insurance coverage for employee and spouse or additional AD&D for employee and family.Long Term Disability (LTD) InsuranceBasic Coverage (employer paid);Optional Coverage is available at employee expense., Retirement Plans, State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) administered by . Employee contributions are tax-deferred. Employee and employer contributions:, Under age 35: 5.0% of gross salaryAge 35 to 49: 7.5% of gross salaryAge 50 and over: 10.0% of gross salary, PERS 1: Defined Benefit Plan PERS 2: Defined Benefit Plan PERS 3: Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plan.