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Lead the Future of Healthcare: Student Placement Program Manager at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (Tacoma, WA)
Are you a passionate and driven healthcare professional with a knack for collaboration and program management? Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a highly motivated Student Placement Program Manager to lead and enhance our thriving student placement program. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare by fostering impactful partnerships with educational institutions and providing exceptional learning experiences for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Essential Key Job Responsibilities:
- Program Leadership & Operations: Provide daily oversight of student placement programs, acting as a liaison between VMFH facilities, academic partners, and students. Collaborate with department management and educational institutions to coordinate placements, ensuring alignment with student training requirements and VMFH operational needs.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with academic affiliates, promoting placement opportunities and facilitating effective onboarding for student learners. Proactively address challenges and conflicts, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
- Placement Coordination: Manage the entire placement process, from initial requests to final evaluations. This includes identifying placement opportunities, reviewing student documentation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Contract & Compliance: Collaborate with CommonSpirit Health (CSH) Services to execute and administer contracts, ensuring adherence to CSH policies, local/state/federal laws, and established standards. Maintain accurate records and conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Performance Improvement: Continuously evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven solutions to enhance the student experience and program outcomes. Represent Education Services on various VMFH, CSH, and community groups, fostering strategic partnerships.
- Project Management: Manage program-related projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives. Utilize project management best practices to streamline processes and achieve optimal results.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in a related field and two years of relevant work experience in a healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS) / Lean concepts.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Knowledge of best practices for student placement in healthcare settings.
- Understanding of relevant city, county, state, and federal regulations.
- Proficiency in contract management and compliance procedures.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Experience with student information systems.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
