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Clinical Education Specialist -School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies

Galveston, Texas, United States

Training & Education

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2501958

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field and three years of related experience; or Associate’s degree and five or more years of coordinationexperience.

PREFERRED QALIFICATIONS:

+ Basic proficiency and recent work experience in database applications and software systems. Working knowledge of MS Access (data entry, create reports,create queries). Knowledge of Excel and other UTMB systems such as Tivoli, MyStar, New Innovations,Perceptive, Blackboard, and Typhon.

+ Superior communication skills, multitasking skills, organization, and attention to detail.AbilitytospeakclearlyandconciselywhenrelayingtheneedsofUTMBtopotential preceptors.

+ Interpersonal communication skills sufficient to work with a broad range of professionals in legal, healthcare and educationarenas.

+ Musthavevaliddriver’slicenseandadependablevehiclefortravelingtopreceptoroffices/clinical sites both local and distant within Texas.

+ Experience as a coordinator in an educationalsetting.

+ Experience communicating effectively and efficiently in a deadline driven professional setting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide coordination of all phases and activities associated with the post clerk-ship phase course for medical students. Includes coordination of specific courses, support for course specific meetings, pre-PA student recruitment and coordination and education of community preceptors.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide coordination of all phases and activities associated with the post-clerkship phase courses for medical students. Includes coordination of specific courses, support for course specific meetings, pre-PA student recruitment and coordination and education of community preceptors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

+ Manage Blackboard sites for specific clinical-year courses managed by office of Clinical Education, including posting syllabus and course materials.

+ Identify, initiate, and cultivate relationships with potential clinical training sites and preceptors to support the clinical education phase of the PA program.

+ Coordinate and conduct regular site visits (in-person and virtual) to assess the quality of clinical education, ensure compliance with program standards, and support preceptor development.

+ Create clinical year schedules for courses and update students of any changes.

+ Proctor exams as needed.

+ Participate in clinical activities, including call back day scheduling and execution.

+ Coordinate activities for students with delayed graduation Participate in recruitment events for potential applicants to the PA program.

+ Coordination of potential future post-graduate residencies and fellowships.

+ Provide other departmental administrative support as directed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Assist the individual successfully performance the role:

+ Vocational/special training

+ Analytical/interpersonal skills

+ Physical or mental abilities

+ Demonstrated competencies

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

+ Standard office environment Occasional trips to outside locations.

+ Travel up to 25 % of working time.

+ Flexible schedule. Standard office equipment.

+ Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

+ Performs related duties as required.

MARKETING STATEMENT:

Primarily to recruit preceptors, communicate with off campus clinical sites, recruit prospective students.

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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