CHCANYS’ Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Pipeline (MAAP) Program is seeking a highly qualified Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Virtual Preceptor to support our inaugural cohort of apprentices in the didactic learning process. Over the course of a year, the MAAP program will combine on-the-job training with online coursework to afford individuals with no formal experience in medical assisting the skills, experiences, and education required to work independently following the conclusion of the program.

The ideal candidate will have experience with the training, on-boarding, and on-the-job training of primary care-based medical assistants. Strong interpersonal, communication, and people skills are essential to this role.

Objectives of this role:

• • Provide learned-centered support to an inaugural cohort of up to 12 Medical Assistant Apprentices, as needed.
  • Support CHCANYS staff and on-site journey workers (experienced medical assistants who will teach on-the-job) with execution of pre-developed online learning modules and in-person lesson plans.
  • Adhere to program compliance requirements, and ensure that all activities, services, and programs are in compliance.
  • Create a learning environment that is positive, organized, and encouraging, as well as sensitive to and respectful of cultural/ethnic diversity, learning abilities, and any relevant reasonable accommodations.
     

Responsibilities:

• • Assist CHCANYS staff with grading written assignments, aggregating multiple choice test results, and providing regular updates regarding progress of cohort.
  • Identify apprentices requiring additional support, as needed.
  • Provide ad-hoc support to apprentices via e-mail.
  • Host virtual small-group instruction, discussion groups, and office hours.
  • Participate in CHCANYS team meetings and events.
  • Utilize CHCANYS communication channels to effectively support the administrative team.
  • Contribute to verification and tracking of student attendance, observe student performance, contribute to progress reports, and maintain records, as required.

Required skills and qualifications:

• • At least 5 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in a primary care and/or community health center setting. A bonus if you have followed a career trajectory from Medical Assisting to Nursing;
  • Experience working in Community Health Centers (CHCs);
  • Proven success in working with Medical Assistants in a training/on-boarding capacity;
  • Highly effective verbal, written, and visual communication skills;
  • Understanding of basic principles of medical assisting;
  • Ability to interact comfortably with new professionals;
  • Ability to be flexible and adjust to changes in a dynamic environment; and
  • Proficiency with technology platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Learning Management Systems. Willingness to learn other platforms, as needed.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in teaching adults and familiarity with adult learning styles.

Compensation & Hours:

• $50 per hour for up to 20 hours per month.

The Community Health Care Association of New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CHCANYS to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (including "gender identity" - which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to the person at birth), disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, sexual orientation, or status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking. CHCANYS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting employment discrimination. We encourage applications from people of all gender identities and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions unless such accommodation causes an undue hardship. Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials. While work is normally performed in an office setting, the individual must have the ability to travel, depending on assignments/projects.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we do not sponsor visas.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: workforce@chcanys.org.