Medical Assisting Program Director

Bryant & Stratton College Careers•Albany, NY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k), and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer. Apply now to join our team of student-focused Associates and Faculty! The Program Director/Practicum Coordinator for Medical Assisting will be responsible for all aspects of the program and internship, including but not limited to: 1) Administration, organization, supervision of the Medical Assistant program. 2) Continuous quality review and improvement of the program. 3) Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development, and outcomes. 4) Select and approve appropriate practicum sites. Coordinate the assignment of students to sites. 5) Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of practicum performance. 6) Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at practicum sites. 7) Actively seek, interview and coach Medical Assisting Professors. 8) Possible opportunity to teach class (s) a term.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of a master’s degree in an allied healthcare field.
Be credentialed in good standing in medical assisting, CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) Certification required.
Have medical or allied health education or training.
Have experience related to the profession of medical assisting.
Have documented education in instructional methodology.

Responsibilities

Administration, organization, supervision of the Medical Assistant program.
Continuous quality review and improvement of the program.
Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development, and outcomes.
Select and approve appropriate practicum sites.
Coordinate the assignment of students to sites.
Ensure documentation of the evaluation and progression of practicum performance.
Ensure orientation to the program’s requirements of the personnel who supervise or instruct students at practicum sites.
Actively seek, interview and coach Medical Assisting Professors.
Possible opportunity to teach class (s) a term.