Medical Assisting Program Chair

MDT Institute is welcoming students to begin their healthcare education journey with our new Medical Assisting hybrid program. MDT Institute is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). We are currently seeking a Medical Assisting Program Chair to join our team of motivated and passionate educators. We are committed to continuous program improvements in becoming a world class and innovative educational institution. The Institute embraces a student-centered philosophy of teaching and mentoring which caters to the needs of individual students.

Summary:

The Program Chair has the authority, accountability, and responsibility for all aspects of the programs including by 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

• Recommending and maintaining of facilities and equipment periodically in relation to current concepts of medical assisting and recommends appropriate modifications;
• Maintaining communication with Campus Director, faculty, students, clinical agencies, and the advisory board;
• Direct the development, evaluation, and periodic revision of objectives, policies, and courses for the program based on learning science and current professional practices in medical assisting with input from faculty;
• Establish a plan for systematic evaluation and general effectiveness of the program, maintain a record-keeping system and provide periodic reports of the program;
• Evaluate the online delivery in accordance with the established policies;
• 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;
• Establishing the faculty to student ratio in accordance with the established guidelines;
• Scheduling use of program facilities
• Strengthening the morale of staff and students;
• Ensuring a written policy related to the evaluation of faculty is implemented;
• Monitor faculty professional development, including enhancing educational competencies;
• 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.

Requirements

Education:

Graduation from:

• an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation(CHEA) in Medical Assisting
• an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Medical Assisting
• an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Medical Assisting. The institution must have on file from an agency which attests to the qualitative and quantitative equivalency of the foreign education and the specific courses. The institution must use the credential evaluation services of an agency that has published standards for membership, affiliations to U.S.-based international higher education associations, and are frequently linked to and used by federal agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, and employers (e.g., NACES and AICE).

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.

development, educational psychology, test construction, measurement and evaluation.

Certification

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.

Benefits

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