Medical Assistant Program Instructor

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, day shift.

Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends required.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay : UW Health offers a competitive compensation package.

Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

External hires may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

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We are seeking a Program Instructor for our Medical Assistant Program to:


* Instruct courses and correlating laboratory exercises including didactic and clinical instruction and evaluation.


* Ensure that course and clinical laboratory exercises meet course objectives.


* Motivate and inspire students.

Education:

Minimum - Associate Degree in Health Care or Education Related field.

Preferred - Bachelor or Master's Degree in Health Care or Education Related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Two (2) years full-time clinical experience as a certified medical assistant and /or registered nurse, including instructional experience in the classroom or clinical setting.

Preferred - Five (5) years full-time clinical experience as a certified medical assistant or registered nurse including instructional experience in the classroom or clinical setting.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - CMA.

Preferred - CMA, RN and Phlebotomy.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:


* Ability to perform and instruct on a variety of daily tasks associated with Medical Assisting.


* Broad knowledge of the application of procedures and techniques performed by Medical Assistants.


* Ability to technically assess student performance in the clinical setting.


* Ability to understand scientific publications on topics related to medical assisting and nursing.


* Ability to explain complex concepts involving anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Physical Requirements:

Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

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