<p>Mission and Commitment</p> <p>Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.</p> <p>The PA Program mission is to develop competent servant-leaders who will deliver compassionate whole-person healthcare with a Christ-centered focus.</p> <p>As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Clinical Assistant supports the PA Program's Director of Clinical Education in the administration, organization, and maintenance of clinical education processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring students are properly placed for clinical rotations, all onboarding requirements are met, and program compliance standards are upheld. The Clinical Education Assistant serves as a liaison between students, preceptors, clinical sites, and program faculty to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely clinical placement operations.This position is primarily responsible to:</p> <p>Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.</p> <p>Clinical Placement and Site Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Assist the Director of Clinical Education with arranging, scheduling, and confirming clinical rotation placements for PA students. </li><li>Communicate with clinical sites, preceptors, and healthcare partners to verify rotation availability and placement logistics. </li><li>Support the development and maintenance of clinical site and preceptor databases. </li><li>Track and document student clinical schedules and site assignments. </li></ul> <p>Onboarding & Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Prepare, collect, and organize all required onboarding documents for students prior to rotations (e.g., immunizations, background checks, drug screens, certifications, site-specific paperwork). </li><li>Ensure students meet all clinical compliance requirements and deadlines. </li><li>Monitor expiration dates for compliance items (CPR, immunizations, etc.) and send timely reminders for updates. </li><li>Upload and manage compliance documentation in the program's tracking system (e.g. Typhon). </li></ul> <p>Administrative & Program Support</p> <ul> <li>Assist with communication between the PA program and clinical sites regarding onboarding changes, updates, and expectations. </li><li>Maintain accurate electronic and physical records related to clinical education. </li><li>Support the coordination of site contracts, affiliation agreements, and preceptor paperwork as needed. </li><li>Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, and documentation for accreditation and internal review. </li><li>Provide administrative support to the Director of Clinical Education and PA Program leadership as assigned. </li><li>Assist Program Director as needed. </li></ul> <p>Student Support</p> <ul> <li>Serve as a point of contact for student questions related to clinical onboarding, compliance, and rotation placement. </li><li>Provide guidance to students in completing required forms and meeting deadlines. </li><li>Assist with organizing orientation sessions, workshops, and meetings focused on clinical preparation. </li></ul> <p>Other duties as assigned. Required:</p> <ul> <li>Associate degree or equivalent; administrative/healthcare experience (Bachelor's preferred). </li><li>Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. </li><li>Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, etc.). </li><li>Ability to manage confidential information responsibly. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in higher education, healthcare administration, or clinical program support. </li><li>Familiarity with clinical education software systems (Exxat, Typhon, CastleBranch, or similar). </li><li>Knowledge of PA program structure and clinical rotation requirements. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, etc.).</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage confidential information responsibly.</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail and accuracy</p> </li><li> <p>Professionalism and customer service orientation</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and clinical partners</p> </li><li> <p>Problem-solving and adaptability</p> </li><li> <p>Strong recordkeeping and documentation skills</p> </li><li> <p>Physical Demands</p> </li><li> <p>Occasional light lifting</p> </li><li> <p>Work Environment</p> </li><li> <p>Primarily office-based with prolonged periods of sitting and computer work. Possible visits to clinical partners at times.</p> </li><li> <p>Environmental Conditions</p> </li><li> <p>May require occasional evening or weekend availability for program events.</p> </li></ul>