Remington College is seeking an exceptional Medical Assisting Program Chair!

If you’re a dedicated, enthusiastic, health science clinical professional (RN/LPN, certified medical assistant. etc.) with experience in the ambulatory patient care setting, preferably with teaching experience, who believes in the power of sharing your knowledge, motivating others, and putting students first, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a talented Program Chair to join the team at our Lafayette Campus on a full-time. This individual will report to the Director of Campus Administration.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the recruitment, orientation, and training of faculty.
• Provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, discipline, or any other change of status for an employee under his or her direct supervision to the Director of Education; suggestions and recommendations are given particular weight.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to specific subject matter areas under his or her administrative guidance.
• Assists in organizing student orientations and graduation ceremonies and participates in such activities.
• Assists in organizing Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings in his or her department and attends such meetings.
• Monitors students’ attendance and attrition.
• Controls attrition for his or her department.
• Researches and implements technological changes in his or her field.
• Completes CPR training or the relevant refresher course, if required.
• Supervises, coordinates, and customarily and regularly directs the work of all employees in his or her academic program.
• Provides assistance and support to the Director of Campus Administration in the implementation of academic program objectives and for positive outcomes.
• Teaches courses as required.
• Travels as required.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Education/Experience Needed:

• An associate degree or higher in medical assisting, nursing, chiropractic sciences or medicine, or an associate degree or higher in a human science related field.
• Must hold a national certification in medical assisting (RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) or a healthcare-related license.
• At least four 4) years of practical work experience in a medical environment, with hands on knowledge of related procedures.

We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, disability, life, vision, 401K, and flexible spending accounts, for full-time employees.