A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
Staff Full Time Job Description The Clinical Education Assistant is responsible for providing administrative, operational, and programmatic support to the clinical phase of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This position supports the Director of Clinical Education, Program Director, and clinical faculty in coordinating clinical rotations, maintaining records, facilitating communication with clinical partners, and ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation standards Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Minimum two (2) years of administrative or office experience Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent systems Preferred Qualifications Associates degree or higher Experience in higher education or healthcare environment Experience with clinical education systems (e.g., Typhon)
Posting Number:
S05378
P Job Open Date:
07/22/2026
Job Close Date:
11/22/2026
Open Until Filled:
No About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. Job Duties
Provides direct administrative support to the Director of Clinical Education, Program Director, and clinical faculty
Serves as a primary point of contact for communication with students, faculty, preceptors, and clinical sites
Maintains organized documentation, correspondence, and office operations
Coordinates clinical rotation schedules, site assignments, and student placements
Maintains clinical site and preceptor databases
Assists with affiliation agreements and required documentation tracking
Supports onboarding and orientation of students to clinical rotations
Maintains accurate student clinical records, evaluations, and attendance
Supports accreditation compliance and documentation (ARC-PA and institutional)
Assists with data collection and reporting for program assessment
Coordinates meetings and prepares agendas and materials
Records and distributes meeting minutes
Assists with clinical education events, workshops, and ceremonies
Supports student and preceptor communications and engagement
Maintains positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and strong customer service
Supports and promotes the mission of the University and PA Program
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