Houston Methodist
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At Houston Methodist, the Trainee Affairs Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the training and education initiatives for the Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI) under the supervision of the Director of Educational Partnerships. The Trainee Affairs Coordinator provides primary support, as well as works directly with the faculty, preceptors and the 3rd and 4th year College of Medicine (COM) students from various institutions.

FLSA STATUS Exempt
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Two years experience in healthcare delivery or academic setting
Experience in a health science center or higher education preferred
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to prioritize, frequently and quickly shift tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Exhibits attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Possesses excellent organizational skills
Demonstrates ability to work alone and with a team
Use of personal computer and related software (such as Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Publisher
Thorough understanding and knowledge of UGME education policies and procedures and ability to ensure compliance with medical student handbook guidelines and expectations
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works directly with Clerkship Directors, Manager for undergraduate medical education, and the medical students to facilitate all aspects of the undergraduate medical education program. This may include some public relations and/or efforts to improve the facilities or services available for the students.
Facilitates implementation of standardized patient encounters, structured debriefing for small multidisciplinary groups of adult learners after completion of simulation training.
Assists with administrative management of clerkship and electives, acting as liaison between directors and students. Serves as liaison to Education Administration, Faculty and other affiliated personnel
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides professional and administrative support managing the day to day operations of their assigned 3rd and 4th year clerkship program(s).
Maintains optimum communications with clerkship directors and clerkship faculty to facilitate appropriate scheduling and coordination of clerkship rotational experiences to satisfy requirements.
Coordinates activities related to educational conferences, orientation, meetings, lectures, simulations, laboratory sessions, examination and special events as directed by curriculum.
Prepares exams, syllabi, and other materials as requested by the clinical faculty and NBME requirements. Maintains this material in a secure electronic database.
Coordinates the collection, tracking, and reporting of evaluations and grades for clerkship programs using an on-line database.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains and coordinates activities required to comply with institutional and program requirements (to include management of grades and course requirements, orientation, testing, evaluation & assessment, and schedules).
Compiles and maintains data to insure compliance with accreditation agencies and for reporting purposes. Coordinates and prepares materials for continued accreditation for the educational partners responsible for reporting to the LCME
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Utilizes department resources/supplies efficiently and identified cost savings or revenue opportunities.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality and/or service.
Identifies unique and creative ways to assure accessibility and availability of clinical education programs to staff via simulation form improving/evaluating competency.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL*
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* No
TRAVEL**
Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

 Work Shift: 1 - Day (United States of America)

 Job Category: Non-clinical

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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