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  1. Full-time
  2. Academic Operations
  3. Chamberlain University
  4. Phoenix

Clinical Coordinator - MPAS Program

Phoenix

  1. Full-time
  2. Academic Operations
  3. Chamberlain University

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Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 22 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with nine Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!

Chamberlain University-Phoenix, AZ, campus has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

Chamberlain University-Phoenix, AZ. campus anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2026, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the March 2026 ARC-PA meeting. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.


Job Description

At Chamberlain University, we believe that extraordinary care for our students leads to extraordinary graduates who make a significant impact on healthcare worldwide. This is the essence of Chamberlain Care™. A student’s clinical experience is a cornerstone of their education, building both skills and confidence in real-world settings.

As a Clinical Coordinator for the Master's in Physician Assistant Studies program, you will be the backbone of our program, ensuring our students receive top-notch clinical experiences. You’ll work closely with the MPAS Dean, Program Director, and Faculty to manage clinical practice experiences (CPEs). Your role is pivotal in representing Chamberlain to clinical agencies, students, and the community through effective clinical scheduling and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and Maintain Relationships: Cultivate strong connections with preceptors, offices, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other clinical sites.
  • Contract Management: Handle the renewal and termination of contracts with clinical sites, ensuring alignment with our clinical objectives.
  • Student Placement: Collaborate with MPAS Faculty to develop and administer an effective student placement program. Communicate effectively with students about rotations, hospital privileges, and clinical paperwork.
  • Marketing and Outreach: Partner with the National Clinical Coordination Office, Clinical Compliance, Marketing, and IT to attract potential preceptors and highlight the strengths of our MPAS program.
  • Curriculum Knowledge: Stay well-versed in Chamberlain’s curriculum and programs to clearly explain them to clinical partners.
  • Academic Planning: Monitor and ensure adequate clinical placement inventory, participating in academic planning and scheduling for students.
  • Data Management: Gather, organize, and present data from preceptors, graduates, and other sources to support ongoing program self-analysis.
  • Software Management: Oversee clinical tracking software, monitor student data entry, and create reports for Clinical Faculty and the Program Director.
  • Student Orientation: Assist Clinical Faculty in orienting students to clinical rotations, policies, and sites. Arrange clinical callback days, proctor EOR exams, and monitor Clinical Portfolio progress.
  • Committee Participation: Gather materials and data for the Clinical Coordination Committee, take minutes, and provide updates as needed.
  • Timely Completion: Ensure timely preparation, documentation, and tracking of clinical assignments.
  • Compliance Coordination: Work with Clinical Faculty to ensure compliance and prevent non-compliant students and faculty from entering clinical sites.
  • Role Model: Exemplify customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and professionalism for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Problem Solving: Use relationship skills for group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
  • Policy Adherence: Follow all company policies and procedures and complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who can be a team player with the desire to share creative solutions and best practices. 
  • Candidate must exhibit strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously. Attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks with the ability to tolerate frequent interruptions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to make presentations to healthcare leaders and educators and comfortable developing relationships via phone and in person.
  • Inside sales and/or sales support skills helpful-- ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of successful demonstration of business development and/or sales competencies.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $37,761.23 and $68,341.37. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
  • Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
  • 12 Paid Holidays

    For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits

 

 

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

 

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