Medical Assisting Lab Assistant

Nature of Duties.

The medical assisting laboratory assistant works under the direct supervision of faculty members and performs routine standardized laboratory work requiring close attention to detailed procedures in the preparation and basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment, inventory and requisition of supplies, assisting faculty in the supervision of students assigned to laboratories, and other related duties and is employed on an individual academic term basis. The candidate will assist faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, adherence to safety procedures, tracking attendance and other miscellaneous tasks related to instruction, tutor or mentor students, clean equipment and lab area as needed, and obtain materials needed for laboratory instruction.         

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 2 years of work experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
• Diploma in Medical Assisting or a Health-Related Field

• Medical Assisting Certification with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Tutoring or training experience.

·        3 years of full-time clinical experience in medical assisting

Salary/Benefits: Hourly/ No Benefits

Method of Application: Interested candidates must complete the electronic application process before the closing date. Unofficial transcripts, resume, and proof of applicable certifications\licensure are required for consideration. Official transcripts and prior employment verification are required within 30 days of hire for continuous employment.

Employment Policy: 

 West Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”).