Job Description

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Department: Medical Staff Services

Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Ambulatory Information Systems, Education & Onboarding. The Ambulatory Clinical Educator is responsible for working to coordinate training, onboarding, orientation, and continuing education programs for ambulatory clinical staff, and to maintain quality care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

The Clinical Educator is responsible for standardized onboarding education for newly hired ambulatory clinical staff, including Certified Medical Assistants, Medical Office LPNs, and CMA Interns, from Day 1 orientation through validated competency and release to independent practice, continuing education as processes, systems and policies change, and annual competencies. Supports each Strategic Value by providing exceptional care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam required

Licensure

• Licensed to practice as an LPN in Ohio required
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience

• Approximately 3–5 years previous ambulatory clinical nursing practice preferred
• Experience precepting, orienting, or training new clinical staff preferred
• Working knowledge of Meditech or another electronic health record preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Clinical Education

1. Identifies learning needs in the department.
2. Applies adult learning principles.
3. Documents education in a timely manner using appropriate tool(s).
4. Exhibits good oral/written communication skills.
5. Presents well-organized educational programs.
6. Works in collaboration with Workforce Development to develop and evaluate a competency-based orientation at the department level.
7. Attends Educator meetings.
8. Develops and provides formal education programs to train staff to function in each department.
9. Provides ongoing education and resources for staff.
10. Serves as a clinical resource for the department.
11. Contributes to and fosters the team approach in all practice operations.
12. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and educates patients and families.
13. Actively participates on committees and/or task forces.
14. Serves as a liaison for Medical Staff Services regarding education systems and activities.
15. Counsels, guides, and directs staff.
16. Meets the core job duties of the Medical Office LPN.
17. Assists with Performance Appraisals.

Onboarding Education

1. Coordinates and delivers standardized onboarding and orientation for newly hired ambulatory clinical staff, including Certified Medical Assistants, Medical Office LPNs, and CMA Interns, covering pre-hire readiness, Day 1 orientation, and role-based learning pathways.
2. Delivers Meditech and EHR application and workflow education as part of clinical onboarding, in partnership with Ambulatory Information Systems staff, so new hires are trained on current system functionality and documented standard work.
3. Validates new-hire competency using introductory competency checklists and documents completion before the employee is released to independent practice.
4. Coordinates onboarding schedules and preceptor assignments with office managers and preceptors, monitors progress through orientation, and communicates readiness for independent practice.
5. Conducts structured follow-up with new clinical hires at 30, 60, and 90 days to identify additional learning needs and support early retention.
6. Provides orientation for clinical float staff to the workflows of their assigned operations division, in partnership with the office managers who supervise them.
7. Maintains onboarding materials, orientation checklists, and clinical standard work documents so they remain current with system, policy, and workflow changes.
8. Tracks and reports onboarding measures, including orientation completion, time to independent practice, and first-year turnover, to the Manager of Ambulatory Information Systems, Education & Onboarding.

General

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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