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MedWorks Medical Coordinator

Commonwealth Charter Academy | PA

Posted Date 11/04/2024
Description Position Description
MedWorks Medical Coordinator

Position Summary:
Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) has created a state-of-the-art experiential based program located in Malvern, PA designed to offer hands-on learning and exploration of healthcare fields through student exposure to a variety of skills that exist within the industry. At MedWorks, learners will receive a personalized experience utilizing the latest developments and best practices to spark interest in a potential healthcare pathway and help them succeed in their future careers.
The Medical Coordinator will report to the Director of MedWorks and will collaborate with other program staff and teachers to provide opportunities for our K-12 students. Throughout the state of Pennsylvania, CCA is developing multiple pathways for our learners and is seeking a candidate with passion, vision, and energy to help take this program to the highest level.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safety, science concepts, medical terminology, disease states/anatomy, medical service lines, and a desire to integrate that knowledge in an activity-based environment to provide real world experiences for students.
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Ensure proper set-up and organization of events and activities; oversee cleanliness of lab spaces.
  • Ability to maintain supply inventory through use of par levels.
  • Manage event registrations and assist in procuring related resources.
  • Assist with responses to families, teachers, and students as needed.
  • Ensure preventative maintenance, checks, and documentation relating to medical equipment.
  • Troubleshoot lab issues to minimize downtime and ensure functionality and refinement.
  • Coordinate with external vendors for repairs, installations, and obtain training when needed.
  • Create and maintain a culture of respect for lab equipment; cross train as needed.
  • Provide guidance and support to students during lab events and activities, ensuring student comprehension and safe practices.
  • Engage students using their areas of strength and independent learning style.
  • Work with students individually or in small groups to accomplish projects.
  • Implement modifications and accommodations for students with IEPs.
  • Accommodate or conduct live classrooms and virtual sessions by teacher request.
  • Assist with the set-up and operation of best practice simulations, classroom patient scenarios.
  • Provide informative, guided tours for guests of MedWorks; host community visitors and families.
  • Assist in developing appropriate guidelines and protocols.
  • Actively co-create a culture that is committed to being at the leading edge of K-12 education.


Competencies:
  • Takes initiative/leads, both with and without supervision.
  • Organized and detail oriented.
  • Reliable and dependable.
  • Focused on safety.
  • Exemplifies customer service and respect for all.
  • Team player/collaborator, model of professional and ethical standards in all interactions.
  • Desire to inspire a growing community of critical thinkers and change agents.
  • Concepts of health promotion, preventing and treating illness and injury.
  • Concepts of student centered and patient centered care.
  • Commitment to one’s own professional development.
  • Sense of humor and compassion.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient with technology.
Work Environment:
This position is an in-office opportunity at CCA’s Malvern Family Service Center. MedWorks is a new program with science stations, seated classroom, areas for mock patient care environments, and technological capabilities for virtual live classrooms and VR simulated learning. The Medical Coordinator will be working with a variety of materials including medical supplies, point of care devices, medical instruments, durable medical equipment and devices, as well as technology to enhance projects, field trips, camps, clubs, seminars, internships. The Medical Coordinator will demonstrate high degree of flexibility and be comfortable collaborating with other staff/students/community members within CCA.


Physical Demands:
This role requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend, and stand for long periods of time.


Position Type:
  • Full-Time
  • 12 months
  • Weekdays
  • Salary, Exempt

Travel:
Infrequent. Candidate must have ability to travel to other CCA sites and community locations during work hours as needed. Travel will be pre-planned, and the Medical Coordinator will have access to a company vehicle. Travel may be required to support and participate in off-site demonstrations, career expos, etc.


Required Education and Experience:
  • Current PA licensure or relevant certification in the healthcare or STEM fields.
  • Three or more years of work history in any healthcare setting.

Any of the following preferred:
  • Health Educator, LPN, EMT, RMA, CMA, CNA
  • One year of prior teaching experience.
  • One year of direct patient care in the past five years.
  • Familiarity with supplies and equipment found in medical offices and/or hospitals.
  • Understanding of the current healthcare delivery system.
  • Understanding of healthcare classroom simulation modalities.
  • Experience in cross training, skill competencies, and/or orientations
  • Experience with life safety and environment of care compliance in a medical setting.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
  • Valid PA Driver’s License
  • Appropriate automobile insurance coverage
  • Required background clearance in good standing
Other Duties:
The Medical Coordinator must be flexible to meet the needs of this growing program.

Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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