Medical Assistant Program Director

Medical Assistant Program Director

Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Health Care

Description

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, is currently searching for Medical Assistant Program Director to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact.

The Medical Assistant Program Director provides instruction, leadership and administrative guidance for the Medical Assistant program, ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements, institutional goals, and industry standards. This role supervises curriculum design, faculty management, student success initiatives, and continuous program assessment and improvement.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Instruction of at least 12 credit hours in the Medical Assistant program.
• Design, implement, and assess the curriculum for the Medical Assistant program to ensure alignment with accreditation standards (e.g., CAAHEP/MAERB) and current industry practices
• Oversee adherence to all accreditation, certification, and regulatory guidelines.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and supervise faculty and staff to enhance instructional quality and promote professional growth
• Track and analyze student performance metrics, including retention rates, graduation rates, certification exam results, and job placement success
• Coordinate and manage clinical and externship placements while fostering relationships with healthcare organizations
• Conduct ongoing program evaluations through data collection, analysis, and thorough reporting
• Manage the program's budget, resources, and equipment to ensure sufficient support for teaching and learning
• Organize advisory board meetings and enhance relationships with local employers and community stakeholders
• Support student success by providing academic advising, mentoring, and career development activities
• Act as a representative of the program at institutional, community, and professional events
• Ability to work in classroom, office, and clinical lab environments
• Occasional travel
• Developing clinical/professional affiliations, monitoring students at clinic/professional sites, and directing clinical affiliations (once the program seeks accreditation)
• Recruiting and retaining students through graduation
• Any and all other functions as requested by a supervisor

Education/Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (such as NHA, CMA through AAMA, or RMA through AMT).
• A minimum of three years of experience as a medical assistant, encompassing both clinical and administrative duties.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience in postsecondary education is required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with program accreditation processes is preferred.
• Requires computer knowledge, strong customer service skills, and Spanish is a plus

Job Requirement/Skill/etc.:

• Must be a confident professional with a strong ability to engage individuals in public settings
• Must hold a valid Driver's License as well as have access to reliable transportation
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated
• Always maintain a professional appearance and attitude
• Responsibilities may include evening and weekend hours

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity to use a keyboard and view a computer terminal. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or move light to medium weight up to twelve (12) pounds and/or exert up to twelve (12) pounds of force.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Why Parker?

Founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker, Parker University has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs. Parker University proudly offers its famed Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Business and Technology and Health Sciences programs.

Parker University has been recognized as a Great College to Work For and one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S.

Parker University offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the opportunity to engage with our unique campus community.