Certified Medial Assistant Program Director, Health Professions - Nursing
Location: Missoula Montana
Description: University of Montana is currently seeking to employ Certified Medial Assistant Program Director, Health Professions - Nursing right now, this occupation will be placed in Montana. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Missoula College of The University of Montana invites applica! tions for an academic year (1.0 FTE) full-time tenure-track faculty member within the Health Professions - Nursing department to become the Program director for an accredited Certified Medical Assisting Program. This position involves development and teaching of assigned courses, student advising, assisting in placement and follow-up activities, and participation in faculty committees and activities. The Director is responsible for program effectiveness including outcomes, organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development and application for accreditation.
Primary Functions
Develop and teach undergraduate courses related to Medical Assisting.
Write a self-study proposal to successfully acquire Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation.
Advise students
Represent the program to the internal and external community.
Build and maintain effective partnerships wi! th the Healthcare Industry for workforce development.
! Develop and assess program curriculum for internal and external review.
Missoula College of The University of Montana Nursing Program is approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing with the Associate of Science degree program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).
About Us
Missoula College offers two-year degree, certificate, and workforce education programs for The University of Montana. The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a student body of approximately 15,000 undergraduates and graduates, including more than 1,500 students of color and more than 400 international students from more than 70 countries. This position is eligible for veterans’ and disability preference in accordance with Montana State Law.
The Missoula College Health Professions Nursing Program currently has 2 tenured faculty and 1 tenure track faculty members and 4 adjunct fac! ulty. There are constant enrollments of 80 nursing students each semester, 40 students in the PN program and 40 students in the ASN program.
University of Montana provides a culture that values hard work, intellectual curiosity, diversity, collegiality, innovative thinking and teamwork, making it a great place to grow and develop professionally. Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM attracts first rate teachers, researchers, and students from around the world. A city within a city â€" with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code â€" UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.
Missoula boasts small-town charm with big-city sophistication â€" and amenities. For the outdoor enthusiast, the area offers abundant wilderness and recreational options in all directions. Opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, biking, bird-watching, skiing, hunting, and rafting a! bound. Among its accolades, the city has been named one of the 100 Best! Communities for Young People by America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth. In an article entitled '50 Best Places to Live', Missoula was ranked first for cities with populations under 100,000, fourth place among best adventure towns, and sixth overall in the nation (Men’s Journal, April, 2005).
Required Skills
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse population.
Demonstrate aptitude for complex, accurate, analytical work with close attention to details.
Demonstrate problem solving skills and flexibility
Ability to work in a fast paced changing environment and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure that departmental goals are met.
Demonstrate ability to learn and apply new technologies.
Required Experience
The program director must:
Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred with earned credits in teaching theory, techniques, and e! valuation. Instruction in teaching theory, techniques and evaluation may include college courses, seminars or in-service sessions on topics such as learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology or assessment techniques;
Be credentialed in medical assisting by a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA);
Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in healthcare, including a minimum of 40 hours of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures performed by medical assistants;
Have teaching experience in postsecondary and/or vocational/technical education.
HOW TO APPLY
Application review will begin on August 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents ac! cordingly.
Letter of interest â€" addressing the stated requir! ed skills for the position
Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
A copy of your verification of Medical Assisting certification .
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be p! rovided to the applicant. Testing Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. E mployment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
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