Overview

The Clinical Education Coordinator is a key component to the coordination of the clinical experiences in Years 3 and 4 and works collaboratively with clinical faculty and staff, as well as affiliate/community sites, medical school staff, students, and administration. The Clinical Education Coordinator performs essential functions to assist in the delivery of clinical education and contributes to the analysis, development, communication, implementation, and review of clinical experiences, processes and procedures.

The Clinical Education Coordinator reports to the Clinical Education Manage

Starting salary of $55,000

Duties/Responsibilities

Data Collection and Reporting 25%

• Gather data from the clinical departments for accurately reporting hours of clinical training in a patient care setting to the Medical School Finance Office and answer MERC-related questions from clinical sites
• Respond to requests for student, course, and onboarding data

Medical Student Onboarding for the VA Medical Center, MHealth Fairview, and Other Clinical Sites 50%

• Respond to questions from coordinators, students, academic advisors, and clinical site staff regarding medical student onboarding
• Distribute and monitor student completion of Epic Electronic Medical Record System training to all first year students
• Work with HealthPartners to facilitate the creation of SS4L profiles for all first year students
• Work with health systems to develop early onboarding workflows
• Communicate with students, departments, health systems, and academic advisors to ensure onboarding completion
• Troubleshoot and continuously work to make improvements to onboarding processes, specifically focusing on the Clinician Nexus onboarding system
• Oversee and update access to Clinician Nexus for course coordinators
• Prioritize building relationships with education office/onboarding staff at the affiliate health systems
• Attend biweekly MEdIS scheduling system meetings to stay informed regarding tech needs related to Clinician Nexus onboarding system
• Oversee student worker, assigning onboarding-related tasks and meeting weekly to train, check for understanding, and provide feedback and support
  

25%: Early Clinical Experience (ECE) Placement Management

• Collaborate with Early Clinical Experience (ECE) course director to administer ECE program within health systems as part of the Clinical Skills course.
• Recruit preceptors to host students
• Manage/update spreadsheets for tracking preceptors and site information
• Schedule students to preceptors based on student preferences and locations based on student needs for transportation and schedule.
• Assist with onboarding of students, following students through the onboarding process to completion
• Administer the onboarding process for all ECE students placed at the VA Medical Center both on the University of Minnesota side and on the VA Medical Center side, utilizing RMS and New Innovations onboarding system
• Continuously monitor and improve processes yearly to improve efficiency of process annually.
  

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years
• Demonstrated ability to work within and across teams
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with Medical Education
• Willingness to learn and accept responsibility of tasks at hand
• Creative problem-solving
• Project management experience

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).