Medical Assistant Program Director

About the role

The Program Director at American Institute is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the smooth operation of their individual instructional departments. They are expected to achieve a student retention rate that meets or exceeds accreditation standards and a placement rate that meets or exceeds accreditation standards of total graduates while ensuring appropriate student satisfaction rates.

Responsibilities

• Determine departmental staff needs, conduct interviews, and recommend hires.
• Orientation and Training: Orient and train new faculty members in programs and techniques.
• Evaluate faculty and staff performance and recommend professional development.
• Instruct classes, act as a substitute teacher, and propose teaching schedules.
• Supervise faculty, manage departmental facilities, and conduct meetings.
• Communicate with faculty for input, advise students and faculty, and ensure departmental operations.
• Administer retention programs and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Maintain syllabi, cover make-up sessions, and participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Certify and manage clinical/externship components.
• Participate in Advisory Board and Curriculum Review Committee meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Average of 3 years of experience in the field with one year of direct patient care experience.
• Associate's degree in relevant field.
• Current Medical Assisting certification.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.

Skills

• Compliance: Knowledge of, and careful following of all applicable federal and state laws and rules, compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Dental
• Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Pay

Anticipated Starting Salary Is Based On Experience And Qualifications. Compensation Range $65,000—$70,000 USD

Schedule

This is a full-time on campus position with occasional remote work. Occasional travel may be required if program has a clinical/externship component. Home office set up, quiet place to work, ability to be on camera, ability to be on camera, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection. May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Our Core Values

• Caring
• Respect
• Service
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Innovation