Medical Assisting Program Chair Job in Philadelphia 19104, Pennsylvania Us
Description:
Medical Assisting Program Chair
Thompson Institute – Philadelphia, PA
Kaplan Higher Education Campuses
Position yourself at the forefront of the education revolution.
• Are you interested in helping to make a long-term impact on the future of students and their families?
• Are you an individual who embraces taking on significant ownership and responsibility from the day you begin a new job?
• Are you looking for a role where the demands are high but so is the job satisfaction?
If you answered Yes! to the above, then Thompson Institute / Kaplan Higher Education is the place for you.
We are currently searching for a Program Chair for our Medical Assisting Program. As Program Chair, you will provide your students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the medical field. In our collaborative environment, you will prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and work habits for a successful career. You will work in a modern facility that includes spacious classrooms, student and staff lounges, business offices, and a reference library.
What You Will Do:
• Assist in implementing and continuously improving the student retention program.
• Continuously evaluate and update programs to ensure they meet or exceed current market and employer demands.
• Hire and train instructors and support staff.
• Participate and support the professional growth and development goals of faculty and staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of department personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate satisfactory academic progress of all the students in your program.
• Assist with scheduling of courses, students, faculty, and facilities and teach courses when necessary.
Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of clinical Medical Assisting experience required, 10+ years preferred.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented and hard working.
• Must be able to manage a faculty team, a student population, and competing priorities.
• Excellent persuasive communication skills and mastery of the English language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, parents, staff and faculty.
• Consistently display the highest levels of integrity.
• Exceptional social and customer focused skills.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits available for those who qualify:
- Immediate health and dental plans
- Sick days, holidays, and vacation days
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Group Legal Services
- Financial Planning
EOE
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Number: ARBKPLN319-892487
Company URL: http://www.khec.com
