Medical Assistant Program Director

About The Job

Fortis College in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Program Director for the Medical Assistant 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 College 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.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the[add program name] 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.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or Diploma; associate degree preferred
• Associate degree require - no field of study requirement
• 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 in a clinical setting
• Prior postsecondary / higher education related teaching experience of at least 2 years.
• Certifications :

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and / or