COMPLETE UNIV - Director of the the Center for Clinical Assessment and Teaching (CCAT)- COM - Charleston

Job Description Summary

The Center for Clinical Assessment and Teaching (CCAT) is the resource center for clinical skills education for the medical school at MUSC. Located in the newly renovated Colbert Education Building, the center is home to the Standardized Patient Program which recruits and trains standardized patients to portray illnesses for a variety of conditions. Medical students in all years of the program learn and practice core clinical skills in the center including medical communication, physical examination and diagnosis, and use of ultrasound. Students are assessed for clinical skills competency and receive feedback from faculty educators, clinical skills trainers and standardized patients. This position reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC004735 COM DO UME CCAT CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Director of the CCAT oversees the administrative functions of the center and is responsible for the following: 35% E

• Administer and coordinate the education program activities of the CCAT:

• Plan, develop and implement educational activities and assessments using standardized patients, ultrasound and simulation technology, including but not limited to the following all physical diagnosis workshops, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) in years 1-3, and the formative and summative Comprehensive Clinical Examinations (CCX) for year 2 and year 3.

• Assist and advise faculty regarding clinical case and assessment checklist development for clinical teaching and assessment.

• Recruit, train, and supervise standardized patients needed for the education activities.

• Supervise teaching sessions and assessments including recording encounters, developing online assessments and resources, and scheduling of activities in the online assessment software system; participate in conducting assessments as necessary. Ensure accurate and timely processing of assessment data and delivery to key stakeholders.

• Co-chair the COM Clinical Competency Exam (CCX) Committee.

Administer the operations of the CCAT including the following: 35E%

• Supervise the utilization and scheduling of CCAT rooms, standardized patients, and simulation equipment for use in the CCAT; determine capacity for use by health professions students and other colleges at MUSC.

• Administer the CCAT budget and generate utilization and cost reports, including budgeting and payment of standardized patients and teaching assistants.

• Supervise two full-time employees.

• Identify areas for quality improvement in process or outcomes with feedback from stakeholders, and make improvements.

• Assist in areas deemed significant and/or critical by the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education.

Collaborate with the following entities to ensure excellence in teaching and assessment activities: 30%E

• COM preclerkship and clinical curriculum leaders to plan and develop program goals.

• COM Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement (OAE&QI) and medical education program leadership to analyze data and improve assessment measures.

• MUSC Healthcare Simulation Center as needed to share resources and plan educational activities and assessments.

• Faculty in various health professions programs at MUSC.

Minimum requirements:

• Masters degree in nursing or related clinical field, nursing education, or health professions education.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant health professions education or healthcare education.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Evidence of effective leadership, team-building and administrative skills.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a faculty appointment depending on their education and experience.

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent that describes the applicant’s interest in the position and relevant experience, their current curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for four professional references to:

Anne Bergin, MS

LCME Manager of Accreditation

MUSC College of Medicine Dean’s Office

bergin@musc.edu

Please direct questions about the position to:

Donna Kern, MD

Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education

Assistant Dean for Patient Safety and Simulation

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine

MUSC College of Medicine

email: kerndh@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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