Medical Assistant Program Director

Education Affiliates • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Fortis College in Columbia SC is
seeking an experienced, highly
motivated Program Director for the Medical Assisting program. If you possess a
desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to
positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in
high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime
of professional growth.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Medical
Assisting program. This is a full-time, professional position
reporting directly to the [Dean/Director] of Education. As the leader of the
program, the Program Director is responsible for managing the department using
sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all regulatory,
accreditation, and company policies and procedures. This position requires some
evening and Saturday hours.

The Program Director teaches in his/her assigned discipline, works with faculty
to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instruction within the
assigned program(s), is the lead administrator for the department, and, as such,
is responsible for faculty training and development, coordinating and
administering the academic program(s) and student outcomes and activities within
the department.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assisting program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma is required in addition to an Associate degree
• Expertise in interpersonal and verbal presentation/written communication skills.
• Ability to provide effective direction and leadership, and work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Prior postsecondary-related teaching experience of at least 2 years.
• Associate degree or bachelor degree in Allied Health or similar discipline as required by accrediting and licensing agency standards.
• Certifications: CMA and/or CCMA and/or RMA

Responsibilities

• managing the department using sound business principles
• ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and company policies and procedures
• faculty training and development
• coordinating and administering the academic program(s)
• student outcomes and activities within the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees