Job Description Summary

Provides assistance in the establishment of new programs or the modification of existing programs. Conducts surveys and studies of problems and needs; makes recommendations to appropriate officials. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the status of assigned program area(s). Reviews, evaluates and reports on assigned program area(s). Provides technical assistance and training to staff, management, the public and other governmental entities regarding assigned program area(s). Plans, supervises and participates in agency programs. Reviews the workload and operating procedures of a designated program area; determines priorities and makes staff assignments to control the workload.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC000205 CHP - Clinical Admin

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Under minimal supervision, this position performs professional duties as a Program Coordinator I for the Anesthesia for Nurses (AFN), Cardiovascular Perfusion (CVP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) and Physician Assistant (PA) Programs within the Department and College of Health Professions (CHP). Plans, coordinates, provides clinical education related support for the purpose of ensuring compliance with programmatic accreditation and university requirements; ensures each clinical site/preceptor/admitting site receives the appropriate documentation for each student's rotation assignment; manages the external databases for applicable clinical sites for the purpose of obtaining availability for clinical rotations and ensuring assigned students are able to navigate any database required by their

Additional Job Description

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience.

Must be autonomous with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to identify, develop and implement processes to streamline efficiencies. Must have the ability to perform a variety of complex departmental duties, efficiently coordinate and organize work activities that often involve communicating with a large group of individuals and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and representatives from clinical sites. Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously. Ability to provide supportive guidance for a wide range of issues related to clinical education. Must have skills in multiple software applications. Must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office applications. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. This position reports directly to the Clinical Education Manager. Technical skills and abilities involve knowledge of physical database structure and operation systems, methods and techniques of database management. Administrative skills and abilities involve the ability to assist in the preparation of non-technical reports, establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with students, staff, faculty and facility representatives.

Physical Requirements

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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