Clinical Education Specialist -School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies
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 coordination experience.
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
- 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.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Assist the individual successfully performance the role:
- Vocational/special training
- Analytical/interpersonal skills
- Physical or mental abilities
- Demonstrated competencies
PREFERRED QALIFICATIONS:
- Superior communication skills, multitasking skills, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to speak clearly and concisely when relaying the needs of UTMB to potential preceptors.
- Interpersonal communication skills sufficient to work with a broad range of professionals in legal, healthcare and education arenas.
- Must have valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle for traveling to preceptor offices/clinical sites both local and distant within Texas.
- Experience as a coordinator in an educational setting.
- Experience communicating effectively and efficiently in a deadline driven professional setting.
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.
SALARY RANGE:
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.
