Coordinator of Allied Health Compliance and Interprofessional Education

Join our team of dedicated employees focused on student success and transformation!

ACM is a close knit, family-like work environment who care deeply for each other, just as we do our students. Some of the many benefits of working at ACM include ample paid time off, great retirement and insurance options, on site facilities, and opportunities to connect with the community, co-workers, and students.

Allegany College of Maryland's main campus is nestled on beautiful, scenic acres in the mountains of Allegany County - Cumberland, Maryland. A downtown center extends our reach into the heart of the community’s business and tourism sector. Our small, attentive college atmosphere engages students of all ages and backgrounds in rich, challenging learning opportunities at all of our campuses. To learn more about the college visit our website here: www.allegany.edu

See more about Cumberland, MD here https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/724/Features-of-Cumberland-Maryland

Please apply if this sounds like the place for you!

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Basic Statement of Responsibilities

The Coordinator of Allied Health Compliance and Interprofessional Education coordinates health compliance and clinical readiness for Allied Health students, oversees regulatory and exposure control plans, and facilitates the integration of interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives across health programs at Allegany College of Maryland.

Essential Functions

Interprofessional Education (IPE)

• Design, implement, and evaluate interprofessional education initiatives across programs building upon the existing IPE programing
• Promote team-based care and collaborative learning experiences for students
• Mentor faculty in integrating IPE into curricula and clinical settings
• Effectively lead an IPE team of Allied Health professionals

• Lead and coordinate compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, accreditation standards)
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training to ensure institutional compliance as it relates to the exposure control plan
• Oversee safety programs, including bloodborne pathogens, bio safety, and infection control
• Prepare for audits, inspections, and accreditation reviews
• Coordinate student post-exposure reporting, documentation, follow-up protocols, and annual OSHA reporting/recordsas part of the exposure control plan

• Tracks, audit, and enforce clinical clearance before students enter clinical sites (immunizations, titers, TB screening, CPR/BLS, background checks, drug screenings, fit-testing, etc.) for the Allied Health students
• Manage student health information platforms with strict data security, tracking expiring credentials year-round, and running regular compliance audit reports for Program Directors and Clinical Coordinators
• Communicate with program Clinical Coordinators and/or Program Directors about any deficiencies in the student documentation
• Direct students to approved sites and outline steps to complete required health items (ie. titers, immunizations, background checks)
• Annually review the health requirements with national standards and recommend updates to the Allied Health directors as necessary
• Deliver onboarding presentations or workshops for incoming allied health cohorts regarding compliance deadlines, portal submissions, and clinical readiness requirements

• Commitment to student success, community engagement, and health equity
• Ongoing professional development (PD) including training in Interprofessional Education (IPE) through the college’s PD resources
• Service to the college through committee participation

Education, Experience, and Specialized Skills

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Information Management, Nursing, or related allied health field.
• Active clinical license or credential where applicable
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and exposure control plans
• Minimum of 2 years of health care related experience

• Experience with interprofessional education and academic program development
• A background in community health, wellness, or public health.
• Familiarity with electronic health records/clinical tracking systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of health and wellness promotion
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite, and other College used software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and time management skills are necessary
• Strong data management, analytical, and reporting skills to track cohort compliance metrics and prepare audit summaries

Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to its faculty, staff, and job applicants through non-discrimination in its employment practices including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotional opportunities, compensation, discipline, and termination. The college complies with all applicable equal opportunity requirements and county, state, and federal law regarding provision of equal employment opportunity.