Medical Assistant Program Coordinator

Porter & Chester Instit; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter and Chester Institute in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Medical Assistant Program Coordinator to lead faculty and oversee program operations while bringing real-world clinical experience into the classroom.

This full-time role requires flexibility to meet program needs, including additional hours, and the ability to adapt to deadlines. You will teach a minimum, mentor faculty, monitor student progress, and help maintain curriculum and accreditation standards to support student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or nurse.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or equivalent national certification recognized by CHEA), or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
• Administrative experience in an educational setting and demonstrated instructional effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 20 hours per week per term, including classroom instruction and hands‑on skills training.
• Lead, mentor, and develop faculty through classroom observations, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Implement standardized curriculum and strategies to maximize student learning and success.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, retention, and outcomes.
• Coordinate faculty schedules, department meetings, and program activities.
• Support student orientation, academic advising, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Maintain accurate student and faculty records, reports, and schedules.
• Manage program resources, inventory, and textbook coordination.
• Support program accreditation requirements and prepare required reports.
• Interview and train new faculty.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to support program quality and student success.

Skills

Medical assisting experience

Nursing experience

Certification knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assisting or nursing program

Job description

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Medical Assistant Program Coordinator

Full time Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bridgeport, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1803

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $62,000.00 Annually

Lead. Teach. Inspire the Next Generation of Medical Assistants.

Are you an experienced Medical Assistant or nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy mentoring others, sharing your clinical knowledge, and helping students succeed?

We’re looking for a skilled healthcare professional to lead our Medical Assisting program, support and develop faculty, and deliver quality instruction. This is an opportunity to combine your clinical experience with leadership and education while shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Program Coordinator, you’ll lead faculty and oversee program operations while bringing real-world clinical experience into the classroom.

This full-time position requires flexibility to meet program needs, including additional hours as needed and the ability to adapt to deadlines and changing priorities .

You will:

• Teach a minimum of 20 hours per week per term, including classroom instruction and hands‑on skills training
• Lead, mentor, and develop faculty through classroom observations, performance reviews, and development plans
• Implement standardized curriculum and strategies to maximize student learning and success
• Monitor student progress, attendance, retention, and outcomes
• Coordinate faculty schedules, department meetings, and program activities
• Support student orientation, academic advising, and referrals to appropriate resources
• Maintain accurate student and faculty records, reports, and schedules
• Manage program resources, inventory, and textbook coordination
• Support program accreditation requirements and prepare required reports
• Interview and train new faculty
• Collaborate with campus leadership to support program quality and student success

Minimum Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or nurse
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or equivalent national certification recognized by CHEA), or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and mentoring skills
• Administrative experience in an educational setting and demonstrated instructional effectiveness

Preferred:

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting or nursing program
• 3 years of post‑secondary classroom teaching experience
• 5 years of successful leadership and management experience

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead and develop a team of healthcare educators
• Make a meaningful impact on student learning and career outcomes
• Continue working in healthcare while advancing into education and leadership
• Contribute to a supportive academic environment focused on student success

About our company:

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC‑R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.