Educational Specialist - Clinical Skills, Medical Simulations, Ultrasound

University of California System • Irvine, CA

110d • $45,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The UCI School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice through scholarly research, physician education and high-quality care. The office of Medical Education oversees the education and training of medical students at the UCI School of Medicine, ranked as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report. We are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice by offering a rich educational environment. We nurture the development of medical students, resident physicians and scholars in the clinical and basic sciences and support the dissemination of research advances for the benefit of society. Each year, we educate more than 400 medical students and train more than 700 residents and fellows at UC Irvine Medical Center and affiliated institutions. The medical school's 915 full- and part-time and 753 volunteer faculty members are involved in teaching, providing medical care and conducting research into the health challenges facing the 21st century. The school has 26 departments, ranging from basic science research to clinical medical and surgical specialties. It has research, clinical and teaching relationships with the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

Requirements

• Technical diploma or Associate degree in technology or health-related field is required.
• Basic knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research.
• Acquiring skills in developing and implementing processes and systems.
• Familiarity with the administrative and operational implications in a program.
• Basic knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of health professions education industry.
• Knowledge of educational technology and systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and triage related technology issues.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work with extremely complex faculty calendars / schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within department and with learners.

Responsibilities

• Applies acquired skills, process, and policy knowledge to support professional health education program learners.
• Coordinates program operations, which include teaching and learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and program accreditation.
• Supports the technology-based Simulation Program, Ultrasound Program and the Standardized Patient Program.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree