Tacoma Community College Hiring for Healthcare Clinical Onboarding Coordinator at Tacoma, WA  Full Time

Priority Consideration Date: December 26, 2023

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Position Summary
The Clinical Onboarding Coordinator is responsible for organizing and overseeing the onboarding and orientation of healthcare students and fostering positive relationships with clinical placement providers. This role is critical in providing students with the knowledge, resources, and support necessary to excel in their clinical placements. This position ensures all program, accreditation and affiliation requirements are met to ensure successful clinical placement. This position requires someone who is highly organized and detail oriented and serves as a centralized information liaison for educational and clinical partners. This position reports directly to the Dean of Healthcare.

• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with clinical placement providers, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations and requirements for student placements.
• Develop and manage relationships with hospitals and other clinical sites for students to complete clinical rotations and collaborate with program coordinators.
• Collaborate with clinical directors and department chairs to develop and implement comprehensive onboarding plans for healthcare students, ensuring alignment with educational objectives and clinical requirements, and accrediting body standards.
• Work with Clinical Directors or other clinical faculty in creating a FISDAP shift schedule. Field Internship Student Data Acquisition Project (FISDAP) help students and instructors document and assess clinical experiences, track skill performance, and prepare for certification exams.
• Communicate with Clinical Directors regarding clinical site or field student rotations with the purpose of onboarding.
• Maintain detailed records of onboarding activities, including background checks, immunization records, training attendance, and compliance documentation. Ensure that all necessary forms and documents are completed and up to date.
• Prepare communication materials, represent the College at meetings, conduct outreach and give presentations with critical stakeholders as needed.
• Coordinate training schedules and necessary resources for orientation programs. Collaborate with faculty and clinical staff to ensure that the onboarding process is comprehensive and effective. Work with Clinical Directors and faculty in the creation of student onboarding materials.
• Stay informed about healthcare education regulations and compliance requirements to ensure that onboarding processes adhere to industry standards. Address any compliance issues promptly.

Provides administrative support for Student and Faculty communication & compliance

• Initiate communication with students and clinical faculty, gather information, approve, allocate, and monitor the collection and administration of student and faculty Immunization, drug tests, exemptions, badging, and all onboarding requirements per each specific affiliate, ensuring onboarding compliance is met.
• Host in-person and virtual training sessions for students and faculty in the utilization of all virtual information banks, virtual signatures, and onboarding forms, such as Clinical Placements Northwest (CPNW) or My Clinical Exchange (MCE)
• Host annually, in-person fit testing for appropriate masks
• Coordinate and arrange for student training on affiliate software, such as EPIC and ensure compliance
• Coordinate and organize annual event for Faculty CPR training
• Attend TCC Clinical, Healthcare Division, and Chair meetings as required or needed.
• Attend proprietary onboarding filing system meetings with CPNW and other companies as needed.
• Communicate by email or onboarding system about student site compliance and badging.
• Ensure affiliation and clinical site agreements are accurate and current.
• Requisition student placement through each affiliate’s designated process.

Duties of the position require knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Tacoma Community College.
• Commitment to identifying, challenging, and disrupting instances of institutional racism and discrimination that disadvantage Black, Indigenous, and people of color as well as other marginalized student populations.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups from the community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication as well as listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to function as an effective team member.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and regulations.
• Proficiency with relevant software and technology for record-keeping and communication.

Duties of the position required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in higher education or clinical education in healthcare.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulations related to clinical education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and external partners.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume and Cover letter, describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities (high school if no college completed) attended (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
4. Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multicultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness, and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.

Terms of Employment
This is a full-time professional position contracted on an annual basis. The salary for this position is $62,000-$68,000 annually. Scheduled to work Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. up to 40 hours per week. Occasional evenings night, or weekend work may be required, as needed. Summer schedule may consist of four 10-hour days. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the department’s needs. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual number of contract days worked in the remainder of the fiscal year. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick, and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: . Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by the National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Dr. Davi Kallman, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5157. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and/or modified without notice.