Clinical Education Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Clinical Education Coordinator is a medical assistant or equivalent who collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based, and quality patient care in the ambulatory/clinic setting. The Clinical Education Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing education programs and professional development of ambulatory staff - focused on clinical outcomes, best practices, workflow optimizations, and staff/practice development. The Clinical Education Coordinator reports to the Manager of Education and Compliance and will work closely with the Quality Department, Regional Directors, Practice Leadership, and/or designee on the educational needs assessment and orientation programs for staff. The Clinical Education Coordinator ensures that all competencies and skills are current and relevant for the clinic staff while acting as a change agent, leader, and role model to have all clinical staff work at the top of their licenses/certifications. The Clinical Education Coordinator will aim to reduce fragmentation through best practice education and skill competencies to ensure that all ambulatory services are of the highest quality and implemented throughout the CU Community Practice clinics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitates onboarding of new employees including socializing and integrating an employee into the organization with a focus on retention and growth.
• Develops and implements individualized orientation plans to guide new employees to job competencies or existing employees to changing roles/responsibilities.
• Organizes new employee orientation by hosting training, scheduling preceptors and times, overseeing intermittent follow-up, and providing oversight of orientation and competency of clinic staff.
• Ensures that processes are in place for documentation of orientation and other educational activities; ensures employee files meet CU Community Practice and all regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, and Front Desk Staff.
• Develops, coordinates, evaluates, and documents expected outcomes and objectives to support the dynamic competency assessment, learning, and change process.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to; Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in biological science, nutrition, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of clinical or medical assisting experience (MA/PCT).
• Completion of accredited CMA program and pass the National Medical Assistant Certification Exam (i.e. AAMA or NCCT) or completion of equivalent.
• Current healthcare provider-level BLS CPR certification.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Condition of Employment:

• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical office experience in area of specialty.
• Epic Ambulatory experience.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have strong presentation skills to showcase credibility and effectiveness.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations according to protocols.
• Maintains professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Effectively copes with a fast-paced environment and typical job stressors.
• Computer Skills: MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
• Strong organizational and personal skills.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Chelsea Campbell - chelsea.r.campbell@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply within one month of the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $66,537 to $84,635.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.