Medical Assistant - Program Chair

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM CHAIR

Ross Education Holdings, Inc.

Campus Based Position

Ross Education Holdings, Inc.’s non-profit secondary education centers are working to provide all students with the tools to become much needed health care professionals.

Ross is more than a place to work - we’re a community built on shared values. As part of our team, you’ll be asked to embody and uphold the Core Values that guide everything we do:

• Be Humble, Be Kind, Be a Good Steward, Embrace Accountability, Lead Responsibly and Deliver an Exceptional Student Experience

If these principles resonate with you and you’re looking to contribute to a purpose-driven team, we’d love to meet you.

The Medical Assistant Program Chair works under the direct supervision of the Director of Learning and Student Services and Director of Academics. The Program Chair is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and assessment of program curricula; supporting the campuses in the hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating program instructors; supporting student retention goals; recommending the purchasing of supplies and equipment; developing community contacts and chairing advisory board meetings; staying abreast of trends, issues, and practices, including effective teaching strategies and assessment methods; and providing support for program and institutional initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Program Curriculum

• Oversee the design, development, revision, and assessment of curricula, including course objectives, instructional methods, learning outcomes, test, assignments, projects, and assessment measures in conjunction with accreditation and state guidelines
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
• Recommends resources to support the program

Faculty Development

• Assist campuses with training, mentoring and evaluating instructors. Maintain the continuity and relevance of the program curriculum by regularly sharing information with the Instructors, Lead Faculty and campus management
• Schedules and attends program meetings and academic in-service workshops. Advises facility of professional growth workshops
• Ensure program faculty remains current in licensure, certification, and professional development, as well as transcripts and ABHES faculty data sheets
• Assist in the annual evaluation of program faculty

Student Retention

• Monitors program retention and graduate placement rates to ensure program meets or exceeds accreditation standards and makes curriculum updates as needed to improve outcomes

General

• Oversee classroom design and recommend program equipment, supplies, library materials, textbooks, and other items for purchase and use; monitor the safety and quality of instructional materials
• Develop strong working relationships to better negotiate with suppliers and vendors, and monitor purchases to adhere to corporate budget
• Where applicable, ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment and supplies
• Manage special projects assigned by the Director of Learning and Student Services such as assistance with accreditation preparation, campus events, or supervision of staff
• Attend Advisory Board meetings as needed, and develop community contacts that can assist with job placement, externship site set-up, and community involvement
• Analyze advisory committee recommendations and implementation as needed
• Analyze surveys (employer, student, and faculty) and student outcomes from certification exams for areas of improvement and recommendation
• Conduct observations to evaluate faculty, equipment, supplies, and adherence to curriculum, policies and procedures
• Assist with training in campus leadership, Admissions, and Career Services regarding product knowledge/program requirements
• Complete, at a minimum, one annual training for the improvement of education-related management skills and one training course specific to the distance education pedagogy

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in the field and a national certification as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA from AMT) or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA from DANB) and formal training in a dental assisting program like Ross. If you do not have formal education, you can also qualify with 5+ years’ experience in the field and a national certification. *Additional requirements or exceptions may be applicable based on the state, program, and accreditation requirements
• Interest in teaching or prior experience
• Flexibility, patience and a passion to learn

All Campus staff must have

• Sufficient ability to stand for extended periods of time, move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position
• Sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use whiteboard and use classroom/office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to use current technology to maintain student records
• Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings
• Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate Ross curriculum
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment
• Ability to achieve or maintain credential and/or licensure within expected time frames
• Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Ross and a student mentor
• Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Adhere to Ross Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics
• Clinical Coordinators need to have ability to travel to visit clinical sites or other meetings
• Prior teaching or formal tutoring experience using a developed curriculum, preferred
• Perform related work as required

Ross Graduates – please ask about our bonus for qualified grads returning to teach!

Ross Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer