COMPLETE UNIV- Open Rank Faculty – Department of Clinical Science: Division of Genetic Counseling - Charleston

Job Description Summary

The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling is a newly accredited program within the College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The program seeks a proven leader to serve as the Fieldwork Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for coordinating fieldwork placements for genetic counseling student clinical rotations and tracking clinical progress. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for collaborating with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director for program development and growth, and maintaining program compliance with accreditation standards.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000218 CHP - Genetic

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Fieldwork Coordinator will report to the Director, Division of Genetic Counseling. The Division of Genetic Counseling is housed within the Department of Clinical Sciences which is the home of four accredited professional practice programs: Anesthesia for Nurses (Doctorate), Cardiovascular Perfusion (Masters), Physician Assistant Studies (Masters) and Genetic Counseling (Masters). The Department is also the home of the Division of Healthcare Studies that offers students opportunities to acquire a Bachelor of Science degree. Additional programs within the College include Occupational Therapy (Doctorate), Physical Therapy (Doctorate), Speech Language Pathology (Masters), Health Administration (Masters and Doctorate), Health Informatics (Masters) and Health and Rehabilitation Science (PhD).

This is a full-time position within the Division of Genetic Counseling. The Fieldwork Coordinator will support the Division in its teaching, research and clinical missions and help realize the College’s vision of improving the health of populations by developing and inspiring health scientists and leaders. The faculty member may also engage in clinical practice as a part of their assigned duties. Appointments will be made at a level commensurate with experience.

Job Duties: 100% 

Program Leadership (50-70%):

• Provide academic advising, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and remediating student performance
• Organize, implement, and enforce accurate data collection policies and procedures to meet quality standards
• Collect and maintain all clinical year course grades and associated grade components 
• Collect and maintain clinical year student and preceptor evaluations
• Contribute to student instruction as course director and instructor for program courses.
• Ensure that fieldwork placements meet ACGC accreditation standards, including adequate participatory case volume, supplemental activities, and ensuring that each student has equitable access to rotations that build practice-based competencies across multiple specialties, in diverse settings and using multiple delivery modes
• Develop clear objectives and outcome measures for each fieldwork placement
• Identify, train, orient, evaluate and communicate with supervisors for the program
• Monitor, evaluate and remediate student performance in fieldwork placements
• Maintain documentation of all student fieldwork experiences in program and student records
• Attend and participate in required in-person and virtual program and team meetings as needed
• Participate in leadership and service within professional organizations appropriate with the faculty member’s clinical experience and educational preparation
• Conduct scholarship and/or research in areas of the faculty member’s academic interests
• Participate in professional development appropriate for the faculty’s areas of professional expertise
• Participate in other duties as assigned by the Division Director

Clinical practice 30-50% of effort in an area determined based on faculty expertise and/or institutional need

Required Experience & Additional Skills: 

The Fieldwork Coordinator must:

• Hold a Master’s degree in the discipline of genetic counseling
• Have current certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
• Maintain certification with ABGC or ABMGG
• Have administrative, leadership, supervision and teaching experience
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with close attention to detail
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess a strong commitment to achieve the missions of the Division of Genetic Counseling, the College of Health Professions, and the Medical University of South Carolina

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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