Medical Assistant Program Director

Position Title Medical Assistant Program Director Job Description

Position:

Medical Assistant (MA) program director, Full-time, Benefitted, Tenure-track, Faculty categorized, FLSA Exempt, Main Campus located in Torrington, Evening Classes, 11or12-month annual renewing contract. Term negotiable.

Salary Hire Amount:

• $55,000-$65,000 annually for each 11-month contract period

• Actual amount depends on Education and Experience

• The Medical Assistant (MA) program director is a full-time, benefitted, tenure-track, faculty categorized position located at the Torrington Campus. The MA Program Director must use multiple learning methods in the classroom to maximize student learning. The primary duty is to prepare and deliver in-class, hybrid, and/or on-line instruction to students with the ability to provide flexible class scheduling as needed. Strong personal leadership, organization, instruction and communication skills are needed to meet program requirements and enable student success.

• Full-time faculty members are contracted to teach the equivalent of 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring terms). Full - time faculty are expected to be on campus a minimum of thirty (30 hours per week including five (5) posted office hours per week.

Essential Functions/Duties: (To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions - this position is EXEMPT, i.e., not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

• Coordinate the overall Medical Assistant (MEDA) program by exercising leadership in the area of program curriculum development, maintenance, and delivery of program courses.

• Collaborate with Admissions staff and Recruiters to plan and participate in program recruitment

activities.

• Provide oversight and management of the program lab functions to include: safety; equipment

maintenance; upgrades and acquisition; supply inventory management; orientation for faculty,

students, and guests; maintain lab calendar and lab usage data/reports; and maintain lab

guidelines/policies/procedures.

• Provide academic advisement to MEDA students. Evaluate student performance and meet

regularly with students regarding their progress in the program.

• Develop and maintain a program advisory committee including members from faculty, school

districts, internship site coordinators, and potential employers to stay informed on entry-level

job skill requirements.

• Secure and maintain educational affiliation agreements with local practicum sites; oversee

scheduling and assignment of students at practicum sites.

• Ensure student and faculty compliance records for practicum sites (health & vaccine records,

CPR, confidentiality, etc.), submit student practicum requirements to clinical facilities according

to site policies, monitor student hours and attendance, collect and maintain student practicum sites,

time cards and documents, and ensure student compliance with site policies and procedures.

• Collect and analyze course outcome results.

• Utilize assessment data for periodic program reviews including program strategic planning,

budgeting and data reporting (retention/persistence/completion).

• Assist the Director of Nursing with hiring, orienting, mentoring, oversight, and evaluations of adjunct faculty.

• Assist the Director of Nursing with coordination of course offering schedules and faculty assignments.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Communicate effectively with students, clinical sites, faculty, and advisory committee members. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): These are the requirements for an employee who is capable of performing the full range of essential functions of the position.

• Skill and ability to effectively use technology and teaching aids in the classroom

• Tactful and effective oral and written communications and interpersonal skills

• Skill and ability to deliver course material in lectures and labs and to use office and classroom computers

• Knowledge and ability to commit to the College mission, vision, and philosophy

• Ability to work effectively with students and co-workers

• Skill and ability to use multiple learning methods to facilitate student learning and success

• Effective operation of College computer workstation, network systems, and software/ programs

Required Qualifications

• A Certified Medical Assistant or LPN/RN with 3 years of full-time medical office

experience

• Current and valid state-issued Driver's License

• Previous instruction experience teaching adults, on-line course in teaching adults or supervising MA's

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 121 Open Date 04/12/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

• Submit: Apply online at https://ewc.peopleadmin.com and provide 1) Cover Letter; 2) Resume'; 3) Name and contact info of three current/former supervisor references; 4) Unofficial copies of Coll/Univ transcripts; 5) Copy of RN License; 6) Three Letter(s) of Recommendation

• Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Submitting false, misleading, or misrepresenting info may lead to disqualification or employment termination

• Contact humanresources@ewc.wy.edu for approved Job Description

• Copies of official transcripts and RN License must be provided if hired

• Foreign transcripts/credentials must be accompanied by a US equivalency statement from an approved evaluation service

• Employment contingent on successful background check results

• Driving record must meet College's insurability requirement; select "Management Tool" at ewc.wy.edu/jobs

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States