Assistant Medical Assistant Program Director

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Retirement plan with 401(k) matching

Job summary

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) seeks an Associate Medical Assisting Program Director to support the MA program. You will oversee curriculum development, supervise instructional staff, monitor student progress, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

This role partners with the program director to expand offerings, recruit and develop instructors, and maintain a supportive learning environment that helps students succeed in healthcare careers.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in medical assisting.
• Current Medical Assisting Certification and CPR Certification. 3+ years of direct patient care experience.
• Preferred: Teaching experience or a passion for training and mentoring future medical professionals. Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum development and program improvement.
• Supervise instructional staff and provide ongoing professional development.
• Monitor student progress and ensure accreditation compliance.
• Support staff recruitment and instructor development.
• Maintain accurate records and provide student advising.

Skills

Medical assisting certification

CPR Certification

Teaching interest

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Assistant Medical Assistant Program Director? At The College of Health Care Professions, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Associate Medical Assisting (MA) Program Director at The College of Health Care Professions plays a key role in supporting the MA Program Director to deliver high-quality education and training. This position involves overseeing curriculum development, managing instructional staff, monitoring student progress, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional accreditation standards. The Associate Director will help maintain a supportive and effective learning environment, ensuring the success of students and the continued growth of the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and Support Instructional Staff
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and ongoing professional development for instructors.
• Curriculum Development: Assist in the development, review, and continuous improvement of the MA curriculum with instructors and the advisory committee.
• Compliance: Ensure all program activities meet federal, state, and accreditation requirements. Monitor Student Progress: Track student performance and retention, offering guidance and support when needed.
• Staff Recruitment and Development: Help recruit, train, and develop qualified instructional staff to maintain program quality.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate student and employee records and ensure adherence to academic policies.
• Program Development: Assist in expanding the program through the development of new courses and initiatives.
• Instructor Responsibilities: Teach and Manage Classroom: Deliver engaging, diverse course content and effectively manage classroom dynamics.
• Student Support: Provide academic advising, tutoring, and guidance to students to help them succeed.
• Assess Student Performance: Grade assignments, provide constructive feedback, and track student progress.
• Maintain Professionalism: Ensure punctuality, maintain professionalism, and foster a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in medical assisting.
• Current Medical Assisting Certification and CPR Certification. 3+ years of direct patient care experience.
• Preferred: Teaching experience or a passion for training and mentoring future medical professionals. Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

The College of Health Care Professions, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), we prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare. Founded by physicians in 1988, CHCP has been dedicated to providing career-focused education and hands-on training that helps students build the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s healthcare industry.

That same commitment to student success extends to our teams. At CHCP, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative culture united by a shared purpose: changing lives through education and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Now part of HCA Healthcare, CHCP combines a student-focused environment with the strength of one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.