Open To Work
Angela Paige Smith
Frisco,TX
Summary
Healthcare education leader and Medical Assistant Program Director with extensive experience in program development, accreditation compliance, curriculum design, and workforce partnerships. Proven ability to lead academic programs, manage faculty, prepare students for national certification, and maintain regulatory compliance. Experienced in coordinating site visits, program renewals, and clinical partnerships while supporting student success and workforce readiness. Committed to advancing healthcare education and preparing future allied health professionals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant Program Director
Dallas College
08.2024 - Current
- Provide leadership and oversight for the Medical Assistant Program, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and healthcare education standards
- Supervise and mentor faculty and instructional staff while maintaining high standards of teaching and student engagement
- Develop and implement curriculum aligned with workforce needs and national certification standards
- Coordinate clinical placements and partnerships with healthcare facilities and community clinics
- Prepare students for national certification exams through structured training and competency evaluation
- Manage and oversee program renewals, documentation, and compliance reporting
- Lead site visit preparation and program renewal processes, ensuring readiness for accrediting agencies and regulatory bodies
- Monitor program outcomes including student retention, completion rates, and certification pass rates
- Collaborate with administration and industry partners to support workforce development initiatives
- Implement innovative teaching strategies including simulation, laboratory training, and skills-based instruction
Medical Assistant Instructor
Dallas College
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction in medical assisting courses
- Taught essential healthcare competencies including vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, clinical procedures, and medical terminology
- Evaluated student competencies and provided mentorship to support academic success
- Developed lesson plans, assessments, and interactive learning activities
- Supported students in preparation for clinical experiences and certification exams
Owner/Instructor
Fresh Start CPR Center
01.2006 - Current
- Teach CPR classes to a variety of individuals and groups
- Train individuals to become CPR instructors
- Responsible for accounting, general ledger, accounts payable
Health Science Teacher
Forney Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Prepared and delivered lecture sessions
- Taught career skills through classroom instruction blended work-based learning
- Prepared students for certifications
- Sponsored the school’s HOSA team
Healthcare Manager
North Central College
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Improved the efficiency of an office to help deliver better quality care
- Created reasonable goals for the department or office and supervising employees as they work to meet those goals
- Maintained the office up-to-date on new healthcare laws and regulations
- Hired, onboarded, and supervised
Healthcare Manager
Kaplan College, Brightwood College
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Monitored and evaluated management information and key performance indicators to drive service delivery improvements
- Maintained effective working relationships with co-workers, management, and respective internal and external clients
- Actively built a professional network and affiliate network in the local community
- Worked with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients at high risk
- Identified team strengths and issues; drive and develop better behavior to create more effective consultants
- Developed and maintained a positive working relationship with fellow associates at the local Operating Company as well as the corporate level to assured service and sales goals are met
- Worked with the health and safety team to assist in the completion of nationally recognized audits. Ensuring actions are taken to address any identified issues
Analyst
Penn State University
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Defined data requirements and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests
- Collaborated with senior managers to identify/solve problems, in order to clarify management objectives
- Performed validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary
- Designed, conducted and evaluated experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data
- Studied and analyzed information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes
Education
Master of Business - Health Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX05-2016
Associates of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS08-1994
Family Science
Collin County Community College
Frisco, TX01-1994
Skills
- Academic Program Leadership
- Accreditation & Site Visit Preparation
- Curriculum Development Faculty Supervision & Mentorship Student Retention & Success Strategies
- Clinical Partnerships & Workforce Development
- Regulatory Compliance & Program Evaluation
- Healthcare Simulation & Skills Training
- Budget & Resource Management
- Community & Industry Engagement
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Licensed BLS - CPR
- ACLS- Training - CPR
- PALS Training - CPR
- IV Therapy Certificate Program Certificate
HONORS and AWARDS
American Heart Association – CPR Instructor – PALS/BLS and Heartsaver AED, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (OSH 511), Evacuation and Emergency Training (OSHA), Hearing and Vision Screening, Drug Screening
Timeline
Medical Assistant Program Director
Dallas College
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant Instructor
Dallas College
08.2024 - Current
Health Science Teacher
Forney Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2024
Healthcare Manager
North Central College
08.2019 - 08.2021
Analyst
Penn State University
05.2018 - 06.2018
Healthcare Manager
Kaplan College, Brightwood College
01.2014 - 05.2020
Owner/Instructor
Fresh Start CPR Center
01.2006 - Current
Family Science
Collin County Community College
Associates of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Texas Woman’s University
Master of Business - Health Administration
Ashford University