Medical Assistant Program Leader & Mentor

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

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.