Medical Assistant Program Leader

American Institute; Chur; Hybrid; CHF 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including prescription)

Dental

Vision (UMA subsidized)

401k

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

EAP (UMA paid)

Job summary

American Institute is seeking a Program Director to coordinate and ensure smooth operation of instructional departments, aiming for high student retention and placement rates. You will balance teaching duties with leadership responsibilities, planning staffing, scheduling, and curriculum improvements in coordination with senior education leadership.

The role includes supervising faculty, maintaining syllabi, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, while participating in advisory

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assisting certification.
• Minimum three years of experience in the field with one-year direct patient care.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and recruitment: determine departmental staff needs and recommend hires.
• Orientation and training of new faculty members in programs and techniques.
• Performance evaluation of faculty and staff and promote professional development.
• Teaching and instruction: conduct classes, substitute teaching, and schedule planning.
• Supervision: manage departmental facilities and conduct meetings.
• Communication and advising: coordinate with faculty and advise students.

Skills

Medical assisting certification

Clinical/patient care

Teaching experience

English communication

Diversity & inclusion

Computer literacy

MS Office / Teams

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

American Institute is seeking a Program Director to coordinate and ensure smooth operation of instructional departments, aiming for high student retention and placement rates. You will balance teaching duties with leadership responsibilities, planning staffing, scheduling, and curriculum improvements in coordination with senior education leadership.

The role includes supervising faculty, maintaining syllabi, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, while participating in advisory