Job Description

At Chamberlain University, we believe that extraordinary care for our students leads to extraordinary graduates who make a significant impact on healthcare worldwide. This is the essence of Chamberlain Care™. A student’s clinical experience is a cornerstone of their education, building both skills and confidence in real-world settings.

As a Clinical Coordinator for the Master's in Physician Assistant Studies program, you will be the backbone of our program, ensuring our students receive top-notch clinical experiences. You’ll work closely with the MPAS Dean, Program Director, and Faculty to manage clinical practice experiences (CPEs). Your role is pivotal in representing Chamberlain to clinical agencies, students, and the community through effective clinical scheduling and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and Maintain Relationships: Cultivate strong connections with preceptors, offices, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical sites.

Contract Management: Handle the renewal and termination of contracts with clinical sites, ensuring alignment with our clinical objectives.

Student Placement: Collaborate with MPAS Faculty to develop and administer an effective student placement program. Communicate effectively with students about rotations, hospital privileges, and clinical paperwork.

Marketing and Outreach: Partner with the National Clinical Coordination Office, Clinical Compliance, Marketing, and IT to attract potential preceptors and highlight the strengths of our MPAS program.

Curriculum Knowledge: Stay well-versed in Chamberlain’s curriculum and programs to clearly explain them to clinical partners.

Academic Planning: Monitor and ensure adequate clinical placement inventory, participating in academic planning and scheduling for students.

Data Management: Gather, organize, and present data from preceptors, graduates, and other sources to support ongoing program self-analysis.

Software Management: Oversee clinical tracking software, monitor student data entry, and create reports for Clinical Faculty and the Program Director.

Student Orientation: Assist Clinical Faculty in orienting students to clinical rotations, policies, and sites. Arrange clinical callback days, proctor EOR exams, and monitor Clinical Portfolio progress.

Committee Participation: Gather materials and data for the Clinical Coordination Committee, take minutes, and provide updates as needed.

Timely Completion: Ensure timely preparation, documentation, and tracking of clinical assignments.

Compliance Coordination: Work with Clinical Faculty to ensure compliance and prevent non-compliant students and faculty from entering clinical sites.

Role Model: Exemplify customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and professionalism for faculty, staff, and students.

Problem Solving: Use relationship skills for group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.

Policy Adherence: Follow all company policies and procedures and complete other duties as assigned.