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Job Description STDT SVC ADVISOR 1 Working Title Junior Clerkship Coordinator
Job Code 004573 Grade 17
Department Name Undergrad Medical Ed - D02005 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 02/12/2019
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.

Custom Scope
Applies professional Student Services concepts, policies and procedures in the completion of Student Services assignments that are of limited scope and impact. Receives instructions on most work assignments, and regularly consults with Student Services specialists in the course of completing increasingly complex assignments. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing Student Services situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Exercises some judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Department Custom Scope
Works in a team environment to coordinate all aspects of the daily operations of the clerkship program for medical students to complete their medical rotations curriculum. The clerkships consist of medical students rotating through various clinical settings with affiliates in medical centers/community environments under the supervision of UCR clinical faculty. This position resides in the Office of Medical Education (OME) which manages undergraduate medical education clerkships as well as rotations for undergraduate medical education and graduate medical education. Under supervision of the Clerkship Program Directors, the Junior Clerkship Program Coordinator manages all day-to-day operational aspects for the Clinical Medical Student Clerkship Program, manages and coordinates student placement and serves as a resource to Clerkship students in logistical matters. Additional responsibilities include assisting faculty with incoming medical clerkship students, ensuring the initial paperwork and other requirements are met; rotation scheduling and providing other support necessary to ensure a quality program.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Under close supervision of higher-level professional: Provides straightforward information about department major requirements.
  • Interprets policies for the medical education department, university and hospital/clinical sites to assist medical students in the protocol preparation. Interfaces with various units in the clinical setting, graduate medical education (GME), human resources, academic affairs, payroll and other departments to facilitate both the policies and procedures process. Coordinates clerkship assignments. Represents the program to students/SOM/affiliates; evaluates student requests, faculty availability and coordinates student schedules. Effectively coordinates clerkship training programs ensuring that all institution, common and program requirements are met for the program. Assists with clinical site/faculty recruitment process/travel to sites. Facilitates education. Tracks progress through the clinical rotations to ensure all criteria is satisfied. Recommends appropriate referral to student affairs when necessary.
35
Enters student data into department/school/college student systems.
  • Tracks progress through the clinical rotations to ensure all criteria is satisfied. Calculates the results of tests and exams to achieve scores on each student for each clerkship for which the coordinator has responsibility. Maintains evaluation systems for student's progress including rotation reports and assessment. Maintaining information systems, including a clerkship information system and other supporting systems. Distributes, tracks and records evaluations for medical students. Maintains spreadsheets and record keeping.
35
Accreditation and internal reviews: Prepares information reports and creates forms for accreditation review and internal reviews consistent with the requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)/Undergraduate Medical Education (UME). Assists with developing and implementing processes to ensure accreditation standards are met.
10
Program policies and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): Aids in the development and implementation of policies directly affecting the operations of the program. Regularly evaluates current operations and initiates changes to ensure the efficient and effective performance of the program. Acts as a liaison with other institutions, regulator agencies and university departments/units when necessary to affect procedural and operational changes. Ensures all policies and procedures are consistent with University and affiliates clinical site procedures. Identified, initiates and/or implements change to improve services, products and systems.
10
Initiates/identifies opportunities for enhancing clinical education. Instructors are the approved clinical faculty physicians located at the affiliate sites, i.e. local physician offices. Coordinates with the faculty and students for hospital badging, electronic health record (EHR) training, orientation, etc.
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Basic knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Required
Basic knowledge of UC and the department/school/college. Required
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Required
Interpersonal skills. Required
Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Required
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving. Ability to work with extremely complex faculty calendars/schedules requires extremely well-organized and detail-oriented precision. Required
Ability to multi-task. Required
Excellent organizational and analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail. Required
Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, knowledge of multiple majors, colleges and schools. Preferred
Abilities in problem identification, reasoning and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Required
Knowledge of college/school policies, procedures and requirements. Preferred
Service oriented and responsive to questions and requests. Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful and courteous manner. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
CloseSupervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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