Director of the Sensitive Patient Exam Commitment SPEC Program - College of Medicine
Director of the Sensitive Patient Exam Commitment SPEC Program - College of Medicine
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JOB SUMMARY: The Director of the Sensitive Patient Exam Commitment (SPEC) Program facilitates student specialty exams. In addition the Director oversees a diverse group of teaching instructors in order to contribute to LECOMs standard of excellence.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are a list of exercises that may be required as a member of the staff from time to time:
- Teach the principles of a thorough and sensitive genital exam both male and female;
- Recruit hire train directly oversee and maintain a diverse group of teaching associates and instructors;
- Develop the schedule for teaching associates/instructors;
- Keep inventory of all needed supplies and order as needed;
- Be responsible for the shared space for the program;
- Develop questions for the 10point pretest quiz;
- Teach the proper use of all instruments;
- Maintain decorum of staff and students showing by example Respect for the Patient;
- Impart the humanistic ideals in accordance with the osteopathic philosophy;
- Transport refreshments to medical offices;
- Assist the Director of Clinical Education in evaluating and administering student examinations including utilizing the Simulated Patient Program;
- Assist the Director of History and Physical Examination in course evaluating and administering student examinations;
- Uphold the mission of LECOM;
- Contribute to the academic planning and development of LECOMs curriculum by preparing course syllabi course outlines lecture materials bibliographies and other materials;
- Contribute to the academic planning of the SPEC Program;
- Provide academic advice and support to LECOMs students;
- Serve on planning governance and other LECOM committees as assigned;
- Prepare written monthly reports documenting the foregoing activities in a form acceptable to the Senior Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs;
- Perform any other duties as assigned by LECOM including but not limited to participation in any new academic programs;
- Be available to work extended hours and weekends on an asneeded basis;
- Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
- Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community including but not limited to serving on Boards participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge and training in specialized patient exams;
- Strong computer literacy with MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Exceletc. and accurate data entry skills;
- Enthusiastic good sense of humor and a professional positive attitude;
- Willingness to maintain an established work schedule;
- Adherence to all local state federal laws and LECOM policies and procedures;
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines;
- Knowledge of pertinent laws policies/procedures and/or guidelines affecting areas of responsibility;
- Ability to be selfreliant and follow instructions;
- Sound decisionmaking capabilities and the ability to work independently and as directed by the Institutional Director or his/her designee;
- Willingness to assume responsibility; initiate appropriate action; and maintain confidentiality;
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain confidentiality of patient (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
- Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols (OSHA);
- Ability to be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
- Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy;
- Effective use of organizational and planning skills including attention to detail and followthrough;
- Time management skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks projects and demands;
- Willingness to maintain confidentiality of workrelated information and materials;
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
- Willingness to be flexible and accept other duties needed/assigned;
- The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect in compliance with EEO rules and regulations;
- The ability to report to work as scheduled ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
- The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: minimum of a Masters degree with three to five 35 years experience in a related field required. Doctorate R.N. or N.P. degree preferred. OB/GYN or family medicine background and experience with gynecologic and male genital examinations. Successful candidate must possess efficient and effective verbal and written communication skills multitask and problem solve to properly support and promote the mission of LECOM.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Grant
