Simulation Education Coordinator - 138668

UC San Diego Health Sciences encompasses UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system, UC San Diego School of Medicine, one of the nation's top research-intensive medical schools, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern California's first public school of pharmacy, and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. UC San Diego Health Sciences' mission is to deliver outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspiredteaching.

The division of Medical Education within the UC San Diego School of Medicine consists of the following units: Undergraduate Medical Education, Admissions & Student Affairs, Diversity and Community Partnerships, Graduate Medical Education, Continuing Medical Education & Faculty Development, Simulation Education, Physician Assistant Education, Anatomical Services, Business Affairs and Educational Technology. The division supports the education, training and co-curricular activities of approximately 560 medical students, 90 physician assistant students, 1000 residents and fellows as well as the faculty, physician and healthcare providers at UCSD's School of Medicine, its' Medical Centers, and affiliates.

The Professional Development Center (PDC) is home to the School of Medicine's Standardized Patient Program (SPP). The SPP is an educational resource providing opportunities for clinical skills learning and assessment across the spectrum of undergraduate, graduate and continuing professional development. The goal of the SPP is to provide realistic practice opportunities in a simulated environment where it is safe to make mistakes and learn from them before working independently with real patients. The Program works with individuals referred to as Standardized/Simulated Patients/Participants (SPs), who are specially trained to accurately and authentically portray actual patients.

Under supervision, serve as the Simulation Education Coordinator for the Professional Development Center (PDC) and provide support on projects within the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) unit. Support all PDC events and activities for Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), Graduate Medical Education (GME), Continuing Professional Development (CPD), the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS), Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program, and outside agencies. Act as the administrative liaison between the PDC and all schools and departments. Manage logistics and administrative tasks for all PDC events and activities. Manage PDC administrative budgets and billing. Manage PDC facilities, including exam rooms and meeting/training rooms. Monitor and manage inventory and equipment for PDC rooms. Assist with the analysis of objectives of PDC events and activities to determine appropriate administrative procedures. Participate in design and implementation such procedures. Complete special projects within the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) unit as needed. Assist the Director of Simulation Education with special projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.

• Basic knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Basic knowledge of health professions education industry.

• 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.

• Communication skills; includes verbal, written and active listening. Service oriented and responsive to questions and requests. Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within department and with learners.

• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to work with extremely complex faculty calendars / schedules requires extremely well organized and detail oriented precision.

• Knowledge of educational technology and systems. Ability to troubleshoot and triages related technology issues.

• Investigative, data analysis, and reporting skills. Ability to generate computer reports, checking for errors, correcting and submitting accurate reports. Skills include entering, maintaining, extracting, and analyzing data in electronic systems.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Overtime may be required.