Medical Assisting Program Chair

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education? At MDT Institute, we believe in empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovation, excellence, and a student-centered approach.

As an institutionally accredited member of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), we are proud to maintain the highest standards in healthcare education. We are currently seeking a dynamic and visionary Medical Assisting Program Chair to join our team of motivated educators and leaders. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by leading a forward-thinking program.

Summary:

The Program Chair has the authority, accountability, and responsibility for all aspects of the programs including but not limited to: organization, administration, periodic review, planning, development, evaluation, and general effectiveness of the program. The position required to be sufficiently free from service and other non-educational duties to fulfill the educational and administrative requirements of the program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Management and oversite of the program

• Implement a plan for systematic evaluation and general effectiveness of the program, maintain a record-keeping system and provide periodic reports of the program;
• Directly interacting with students, providing academic support, creating a positive learning environment, acting as mentors, and addressing individual student needs;
• Maintaining communication with Campus Director, faculty, students, clinical agencies, and the advisory board;
• Ensuring regular meetings of the faculty to facilitate communication and faculty participation in curriculum development;
• Recommending faculty for appointment, promotion, retention, and termination;
• Implementing an orientation process for new faculty;
• Assist faculty members in developing teaching effectiveness;
• Ensuring a written policy related to the evaluation of faculty is implemented;
• Facilitate regular in-service trainings;
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential employers, externship sites, and the community which promote and benefit the programs and assist students in obtaining externship sites and employment upon graduation.

2. Teaching

• Teach courses as appropriate in accordance with faculty job description.

3. Professional development and annual training

• Participate in professional development. Professional development activities may include and are not limited to professional association seminars, industry conferences, profession-related meetings and workshops, and research and writing for profession-specific publications;
• Participate in training focused on program management functions and administrative responsibilities as it pertains to the educational product.

Company Culture:

A highly dedicated work environment built on trust and support between departments. Our employees are self-motivated and goal oriented individuals. MDT’s highest priority is our student’s success and we are constantly working towards improving and optimizing all aspects of the institute. We are proud to say that we have a dedicated team that shares a common mission, to provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and values to truly make a difference in today’s workforce environment.

Education:

A minimum of an associate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Experience:
A minimum of three years of full-time experience in a healthcare facility with a minimum of one year of direct patient care in an ambulatory healthcare setting.

Classroom teaching experience.

Certification:

A current medical assistant registration or certification through a nationally recognized and accredited certifying agency.

Skills and Key Behaviors

• Creates a physically, psychologically, emotionally safe learning environment.
• Shows enthusiasm and commitment to teaching/learning that inspires and motivates faculty and staff.
• Demonstrates interest in and value for all campus stockholders.
• Uses personal attributes (e.g., caring, confidence, patience, integrity, flexibility) that facilitate efficient educational environment.
• Participates positively in collegial working relationships with learners, faculty and staff to promote learning-centered environment.
• Commits to accuracy, and quality of work
• Demonstrate effective planning and organizational skills
• Uses oral, written, and electronic communication that reflects an awareness of self and others, along with an ability to convey ideas in a variety of contexts.

Company Culture

A highly dedicated work environment built on trust and support between departments. Our employees are self-motivated and goal oriented individuals. MDT’s highest priority is our student’s success and we are constantly working towards improving and optimizing all aspects of the institute. We are proud to say that we have a dedicated team that shares a common mission, to provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and values to truly make a difference in today’s workforce environment.

MDT Institute offers an exceptional benefits package which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision plan
• Paid Vacation, sick, personal days and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Professional development with CE credits and more