Bryant & Stratton College Partners with Jordan Health to Address Medical Assistant Workforce Shortage
May 09 2024 - 8:50AM
Business Wire
Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) is proud to announce a
strategic partnership with Jordan Health aimed at addressing the
critical shortage of medical assistants in the healthcare industry.
Through innovative collaboration and leveraging grant funding from
the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, B&SC and Jordan Health
are pioneering efforts to increase the medical assistant workforce
in the Greater Rochester area.
Under the initiative, Jordan Health has been awarded a grant
from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Healthcare Workforce
Training & Retention Program. These funds will be utilized to
fully support a number of students pursuing a medical assisting
degree at B&SC's Greece and Henrietta campuses. Upon successful
completion of the medical assisting program, graduates will be
guaranteed internship placements and employment opportunities at
Jordan Health, contributing to the healthcare facility’s workforce
sustainability.
“This partnership exemplifies our commitment to addressing
critical workforce shortages in the healthcare industry,” said
Michael Mariani, Rochester Campus Director at B&SC. “By
collaborating with Jordan Health and leveraging grant funding, we
are not only providing students with valuable educational
opportunities but also addressing the pressing need for skilled
medical assistants in our community.”
B&SC encourages other healthcare employers in New York State
to explore similar partnerships and utilize grant funding
opportunities like those provided by the Mother Cabrini Health
Foundation. By collaborating with educational institutions and
investing in workforce development, healthcare organizations can
effectively address workforce shortages and ensure the delivery of
quality patient care.
“Jordan Health is committed to ensuring everyone has access to
high-quality health care. In order to deliver this to our patients
and community, we must provide opportunities for additional
training and career development for our staff,” said Dr. Linda
Clark, President and CEO of Jordan Health. “We take pride in the
fact that the majority of our workforce live within the communities
we serve. Jordan Health is a viable community partner and an
impactful resource for our neighbors.”
B&SC boasts a long-standing and well-respected medical
assisting program, offering students comprehensive training and
hands-on experience in the healthcare field. This partnership
highlights the unique aspects of B&SC's commitment to career
education and community engagement, distinguishing it from
competitors in the region.
For more information about this initiative or B&SC's medical
assisting program, please visit B&SC or contact Michael Mariani
at mamariani@bryantstratton.edu.
ABOUT BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE: Founded in 1854,
Bryant & Stratton College, a non-profit institution, has built
its reputation and success on a commitment to excellence and high
standards. Bryant & Stratton College is an accredited
institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. Bryant & Stratton College’s
accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s
most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on
6/22/2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education
and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Bryant
& Stratton College has campus locations in New York, Ohio,
Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division,
and a Continuing Education department. For 170 years, Bryant &
Stratton College has offered students access to career-relevant
education leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and
professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, business,
criminal justice, design, financial services, hospitality, human
resources, paralegal studies, and information technology. In
addition to access to education, Bryant & Stratton College
offers students access to tools to help ensure their greatest
chance at success through their Career Life Prep® program. Bryant
& Stratton works with students to best map individual career
paths - teaching the soft skills employers value most, helping
establish valuable professional connections and internships and
offering career services support even after graduation. Bryant
& Stratton College is committed to helping students succeed in
their education and beyond.
ABOUT JORDAN HEALTH: Jordan Health has provided
community-focused healthcare for over 100 years and is one of the
first five Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country.
Jordan Health serves underserved and uninsured residents in
Rochester and Canandaigua, delivering on its mission: To provide
community-based comprehensive health care of the highest quality
with dignity and respect to all regardless of ability to pay.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Maria Scalise mfscalise@bryantstratton.edu
585-752-6913
Juanita Washington jwashington@jordanhealth.org (585)
623-0210