MA Program Instructor

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

11/27/2024

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

540055

Job Title:

MA Program Instructor

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the MA Program Manager, the Medical Assistant Instructor will provide instruction within the Medical Assistant Program at UW Health. 

The instructor must be current and competent in the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice and core curriculum objectives included in all courses. The courses taught will be assigned by the MA Program Manager.

The position requires a high level of organizational skills. The MA Instructor is responsible for instructing courses and correlating laboratory exercises for each course they teach, as assigned by the Program Manager. The Instructor's responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction and evaluation.

Excellent communication skills are essential. The incumbent must be able to motivate and inspire students.

While the Program Manager monitors the overall program direction and performance, the MA Instructor ensures that course and clinical laboratory exercises meet course objectives, for each course or lab they teach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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The program instructor must direct student learning and assess student progress in achieving the requirements of the program in the appropriate learning domains.

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Prepare and update course syllabi for each course taught. Provide instruction that covers the curriculum for assigned classes.

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Assure compliance with program expectations and support program outcomes.

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Perform student evaluation and use continuous quality improvement techniques to determine the effectiveness of instruction and student achievement. Maintain accurate student records. Identify students needing assistance and refer/aid as needed.

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Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism.

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Create reports as requested by the Program Manager and the organization.

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Participate in program development activities.

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Attend and participate in program meetings and organization meetings as needed.

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Assist in the enforcement of program regulations and report student conduct violations.

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Cultivate a personal interest in communities served by the program and participate when possible in community activities.

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Other duties as assigned to meet student, employer and program needs.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma

or equivalent

Required

MA, LPN, RN, Lab professional

Preferred

18 months

of experience as a CMA, RMA, CCMA or LPN in an ambulatory setting or other healthcare related experience

Required

3 years

of experience as a CMA, RMA, CCMA or LPN in an ambulatory setting

Preferred

Experience as a lab professional for CLIA-Waived POL setting

Preferred

Teaching experience

Preferred

CMA, RMA, CCMA or LPN

Upon Hire

Required

BLS/CPR certification

Upon Hire

Required

RN license

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Medical assisting faculty must be current and competent in the MA Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by education and/or experience, and have instruction in educational theory and techniques.

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Teaching experience.

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Ability to comply with UW Health employee requirements.

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Ability to teach and assist in any area of the MA Program as needed.

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Possess strong MA Clinical and Laboratory skills.

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Ability to supervise and motivate students.

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Ability to teach to a variety of learners and abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.