Physician Assistant Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator supports and promotes department operations through the planning and implementation of placement, services, and initiatives that reflect the mission and goals of North Central College, College of Health Sciences and Edward-Elmhurst Health. This role includes supporting and facilitating the admissions process, assists in the placement of master's Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) students, and general program and department support performing all administrative support responsibilities as outlined by the credentialing and onboarding requirements of Edward-Elmhurst Health (EEH). Collaborates with EEH physician, NCC faculty, students, and staff at both locations to create an environment that upholds and maintains the core mission, vision, and values.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Physician Assistant Program Coordinator

• Location: Edward Hospital (Naperville, IL)

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

• Travel: travel to North Central College will be required

What you will do:

• Assists in the performance of administrative support duties to support the onboarding and clinical placement of North Central College's MSPAS Physician Assistant students at Edward-Elmhurst Health (EEH) with a high degree of independence and commitment to both EEH and North Central College's institutional and programs mission, vision, and values.

• Tracks and maintains records of student placements internally and externally utilizing appropriate department procedures.

• Interacts collegially and in a timely fashion with students, preceptors, and North Central MSPAS faculty.

• Arranges for student placement with participating Edward-Elmhurst Health Medical Staff preceptors and communicates those placements to the North Central College Clinical Coordinator and Director of Clinical Education.

• Maintains student information and requirements, including but not limited to student demographics, immunizations, memberships, and training.

• Schedules and plans skills and other program dates (including prepping materials, coordinating logistics and set up (either physically or electronically) for each, and collection and organization of required material).

• Assists in the coordinator of onboarding students into Edward-Elmhurst Health through HealthStream and EMR platforms (EPIC).

• Coordinates weekly student schedules/calendars/assessment schedules and return to campus days with Faculty. Distributes these schedules in a timely fashion to MSPAS students.

• Assists in annual program budget planning as it pertains to events, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies required to successfully maintain the program.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as needed, in support of the program and Edward Hospital.

• Provides college support as requested which could include assignment to special projects/tasks, committee work and/or program support.

• Adheres to program budget for events, equipment, and general supplies/invoicing.

• Maintenance of Clinical Records viaEXXATplatform, in compliance withARC-PA 5th Standards

• Contribute and participate in ongoing self-study process, including ARC-PA site visits, solutions and desirable changes in relation to strategic planning and educational programmatic review.

• Assists the Director of Clinical Education in coordinating and implementing of the clinical education component of the curriculum including site placements, site visits and evaluation

• Maintenance of information onBox, EXXATsoftware, including preceptor files, evaluations, student profiles, with maintenance of clinical agreements and other appropriate clinical information.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree Health Services Administration, Higher Education, Business or related field, required. Master's degree in Education, Business, or related field, preferred.

• Certification: n/a

• Experience:

  • 1-3 years of experience in program development, orientation, student activities and/or event planning; preferably supporting graduate and professional students in a research institution, medical or academic health center

  • Experience with CAS application systems, and EXXAT, preferred

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Ability to continuously demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills in dealing with faculty, staff, students and with others, both on the telephone and in person

  • Articulates an understanding of societal trust placed in the PA profession/medical education and the relationship-based vision of the program

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .

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