Program Coordinator, Medical Office Administration

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Medical Office Administration program at the Coquitlam Campus. This role involves leadership, departmental administration, and ensuring curriculum compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in a medical setting. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work arrangements, and various benefits.

Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Competitive salaries

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• HICA designation or eligibility required.
• Minimum two years in a medical or hospital setting.
• Ability to teach adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational requirements of the MOA program.
• Prepare education plans and budgets.
• Coordinate Program Advisory Committee meetings.

Skills

Organization

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Networking

Curriculum Development

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare, business, or related field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location: Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range: $71,846 - $115,129 annually. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification, and experience, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for providing leadership and departmental administration for the Medical Office Administration program. Responsibilities include ensuring curriculum compliance with HICA standards by CHIMA, managing department operations such as budget, workload, and student recruitment, consulting with faculty on curriculum and operations, developing partnerships, organizing Program Advisory Committee meetings, and completing reports.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career...

We are committed to empowering students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy workplaces.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan
• Professional Development funding
• Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

Specific Responsibilities:

Planning

• Manage operational requirements of the MOA program, coordinate registration, enable long-term planning, maintain HICA recognition.

Budget and Staffing

• Prepare education plans, budgets, and ensure expenditures stay within limits.

Curriculum

• Coordinate Program Advisory Committee meetings, oversee curriculum development, and ensure program orientation and certification procedures are followed.

Departmental - Faculty Relations

• Facilitate communication, coordinate faculty development, support faculty evaluation, and promote scholarly activity.

External Liaison

• Build relationships with external bodies, represent the department, and maintain program promotional materials.

Qualifications:

• HICA designation or eligible
• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare, business, or related field
• Minimum two years in a medical or hospital setting
• Ability to teach adult learners
• Knowledge of Canadian healthcare system and legal requirements
• Organization and project management skills
• Interpersonal, networking, curriculum development, and self-motivation skills

Additional Information

The position starts September 1, 2025, for an initial one-year term, with potential extension up to three years. Two sections of time release are available for 2025-2026.

Posting Number: 00696F

Application deadline for internal applicants: June 4, 2025.

How To Apply

Open Date: 05/21/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Click the application link at the top of the page.

Equity Statement

Douglas College values diversity and encourages applications from all groups, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, faiths, ages, marital and parental statuses.